Holly has lived with T1D since she was diagnosed as a child in 1983 in Regina, Saskatchewan. She is now a Professor of Medicine at Laval University and a Scientist at the Vitam Research Centre in Sustainable Health in Quebec City, Quebec. Connecting with others with T1D has always helped her feel less alone and learn more about juggling T1D in a busy life. She initiated this project to help improve well-being by fostering friendship and connection for everyone in Canada whose life is affected by T1D, whether they live with it themselves or they have a loved one with T1D. Holly leads the overall CommuniT1D project and serves on the steering committee and national research team.