Ruth is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Université de Sherbrooke and a Scientist at the Research Centre in Ageing in Sherbrooke, Quebec. As a psychologist and an epidemiologist, she became involved in diabetes research in 2017 when she began working with Holly Witteman and Diabetes Action Canada as a post-doctoral fellow. Connecting with people with diabetes has since inspired her life and research interests. She joined this project to help improve well-being and active ageing in people living with T1D, whether they live with it themselves or have a loved one with T1D. Ruth serves on the CommuniT1D steering committee and national research team.