Holly is currently completing her MSc in Clinical Epidemiology through the School of Public Health. Her research focuses on whether clinical interventions during labour and birth have an effect on postpartum mental health outcomes. She received her BHSc Midwifery in Ontario and has practiced as a Registered Midwife in British Columbia and Alberta. Prior to studying midwifery, Holly received a BA Hons in Gender and Women’s Studies and International Development Studies. In addition to working as a primary health care provider, Holly has also worked as front-line staff in social service organizations. She is particularly interested in ways to address the social determinants of health, the possibilities and limitations of knowledge creation through research, knowledge translation and clinical policy