Denise is an IMS student at the University of Toronto. Her graduate thesis, supervised by Dr. Felsky, uses statistical methods to analyze the determinants of mental health in youth. She is also involved in the planning and analysis of the Toronto Adolescent & Youth cohort study.

Denise completed her bachelor degree in Health Sciences at McMaster University with a specialization in Child Health. She is also involved in advocacy efforts aimed at supporting marginalized groups through her work at The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries Hamilton and various writing groups.

Denise hopes to continue to find new ways to promote knowledge translation and advocacy though her research at CAMH and external partnerships.