Her current research interests include gender and political party leadership, the Canadian feminist movement and the changing nature of political and civic engagement. She is currently working with David Stewart (Calgary) on a book-length project investigating party leadership at the federal and provincial levels in Canada, as well as continuing her examination of the opinions and activities of contemporary Canadian feminists. She has published in the Canadian Journal of Political Science, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Party Politics and the International Political Science Review. She currently serves as English language Co-editor of the Canadian Journal of Political Science.