Dr. Guthrie’s research seeks to understand how the evolving professional identity and well-being of global health/humanitarian workers impacts the quality and sustainability of care and level of accompaniment of affected populations in vulnerable communities. Dr. Guthrie is also a consultant to the Alive Project at Rush University Medical Center Department of Preventative Medicine. A long time meditation practitioner and teacher, she has a special interest in how contemplative practice (such as mindfulness meditation and narrative medicine) can enhance the well-being and resilience of practitioners.