About Me:

I am currently a Research Associate with Dr. Gretchen Kerr in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto. In the Safe Sport+ Lab, we research maltreatment, health, and well-being in athletes and dancers. I am also continuing my research on mattering (feeling like you are important and valuable to others) as well as gender-based violence in sport and dance. 

I completed my MA and PhD in psychology at York University under the supervision of Dr. Gordon Flett. As part of my training, I received a health psychology diploma. I worked with Dr. Flett as a Research Associate after graduating. Our research focused on the roles of perfectionism dimensions and mattering in health and well-being.

​My master's thesis looked at how perceived negative feedback from others and ruminating about interpersonal offenses mediated the perfectionism-distress links. My dissertation examined the links among perfectionism, self-image and compassionate goals, as well as psychological and physical health in a series of four studies.

In addition, I have collaborated with Dr. Debra Pepler on a longitudinal study of the links among peer victimization, self-esteem, rejection sensitivity, and health in adolescents.

​I have also collaborated with the York Region District School Board on a project about resilience, and with Dr. Desmond Ellis on projects about gender-based violence.

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