Holly is a PhD student and 2023 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Scholar in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. Holly’s community-driven research explores family caregiving for people who use drugs in rural Canada. She is also the Field Officer for CSSDP Edmonton Chapter. In her spare time, Holly enjoys traveling, trying new foods, reading a good book, and spending time with her family and friends.
Co-Chapter Liaison
Holly Mathias (she/her)
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Co-Treasurer
Monique Sandhu (she/her)
Monique is a recent MSc. graduate from the University of British Columbia’s Experimental Medicine program. Her research explored how young people who use drugs navigate systems of care and supervision and the ongoing toxic drug crisis. She is currently a project coordinator working with BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. In her free time, she loves exploring new cafes and rollerskating.
Vice-Chair
Nyal Mirza (he/him)
Nyal is an MSc student at the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health. His research explores the experiences of unpaid caregivers supporting people who use drugs in rural communities. He also works on evaluating supervised consumption service access in rural Canada and examining the socio-cultural factors that influence substance use within South Asian communities. In his spare time, Nyal enjoys playing hockey, golfing, and spending time with friends.
Co-Treasurer
Merrin Monteith (she/her)
Merrin is an MSc at the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health. Her thesis work focuses on patterns and predictors of recent drug treatment engagement among People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) who are also facing homelessness. She is also a member of the CSSDP Edmonton Chapter. In her free time, Merrin enjoys baking, crocheting, playing intramural sports and hanging out with her friends and dog.