Tanya Halsall is a Scientist at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research at the Royal, Assistant Professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health and an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Carleton University. Her primary research areas are related to child and youth development, evaluation and health promotion. Her specific interests are in participatory approaches and interventions that support system change for child and youth well-being.