Marnie currently teaches in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and chronic illness management. Marnie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Misericordia Hospital/University of Alberta Collaborative program and a Masters in Adult Education from the University of Alberta. Marnie is currently completing her doctoral studies in Nursing at the University of Toronto. Marnie’s current research explores health behaviour change in individuals living with cardiac disease and type 2 diabetes. Marnie is a qualitative researcher who uses both nursing and social theory to study individuals living with chronic illness who are engaging in self-care practices.