Nicole George completed her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Windsor (’16), where she had the opportunity to work at physiotherapy clinics, chiropractic clinics, and community health programs. She then completed her Master’s degree in Neuroscience at McGill University (’19), where her research focused on the underlying neurobiology of chronic pain within the spinal cord. Currently, Nicole is a PhD student in Rehabilitation Science at McGill University, under the supervision of Dr. Sara Ahmed. For her doctoral thesis, Nicole intends to examine meaningful, bi-directional patient engagement for collaborative, person-centered care.