About Me

Jenn is an experienced Registered Social Worker and Accessibility Specialist. She holds a Master of Social Work and received an Award for Outstanding Graduate Work for her research on the mental health disclosure experiences of post-secondary students transitioning into their careers.Most of her professional experience has focused on navigating—and helping other marginalized individuals navigate—complex colonial systems, providing intersectional mental health and addictions counselling, and developing resources and programs to support the career development of persons with disabilities.

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Jenn's identity as a biracial, bicultural woman of colour living with ADHD, and as the daughter of a Chinese immigrant parent, informs her intersectional approach. In her experience, a person's intersecting identities (gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, etc.) interact to form the whole person. 

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Years of working within employment, academic, community, and healthcare systems have given her a deep understanding of the impacts of colonialism. Colonization has caused tremendous harm to Indigenous families and communities, and it has been identified as a root cause of intergenerational trauma. If you are eligible for counselling through the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Jenn is listed as a service provider.

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Jenn is also a parent to two adult daughters from the Gitxan Nation who experienced severe mental health challenges during their teenage years. With access to clinical support, they gained valuable tools they continue to use today. During that time, Jenn noticed a lack of caregiver resources and support and has since met other caregivers facing similar challenges. In response, Jenn's practice includes caregiver support to help ease the fear, fatigue, and trauma that can accompany supporting a loved one struggling with mental health.​​