Danielle wears a mask and holds a clipboard and she stands outside closed doors in a professional setting.

Creating Greater Access to Legal Support: My Experiences with the Elizabeth Fry Society

By Danielle Bailey-Heelan What did your Stretch Experience involve? My Stretch Experience was with the Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Alberta (EFRY) where I contributed in various ways. I worked as a Court Worker, triaging individuals through to duty counsel, and providing general information on legal proceedings and support for disadvantaged populations. Early on, my […]

Addressing the historical lack of women in Dentistry

My name is Tasha, and I am a dental student at the University of Alberta. For my stretch, I have decided to work closer to home. As a dental student, I noticed that there is a lack of female mentorship due to the historical lack of women in the program. According to the ADEA, just […]