She is a doctoral candidate in the School of Nursing at UBC where her dissertation research explores issues of engagement, meaning, and quality of life for older adults with advanced dementia. Shelley’s BSN (hons) and MSN were obtained from UBC, and she completed a BSc and secondary school teaching certificate at the University of Victoria. Shelley’s nursing practice background includes palliative oncology and community health. She has been a nursing faculty member at UFV since 2006 and is involved in a variety of faculty and institutional committees.