Robin Lennox has been a Family Physician and Assistant Professor with the Department of Family Medicine since 2017. She has a clinical focus in the care of people who use drugs, which includes working with the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic and the Program for Substance Use in Pregnancy at the Maternity Centre of Hamilton. She is co-Head of Service for the Inpatient Addiction Medicine Service at Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. In addition, Dr. Lennox works with the Shelter Health Network providing primary care for people deprived of housing. She has a diverse research portfolio aimed at improving models of care delivery and the health outcomes of people who use drugs with infectious complications, and improving the experiences of people who use drugs when interacting with the health system.

Special Interests: Care of People Who Use Drugs, Addiction Medicine, HIV primary care, gender diverse care, care of people deprived of housing.

Robin Lennox has been a Family Physician and Assistant Professor with the Department of Family Medicine since 2017. She has a clinical focus in the care of people who use drugs, which includes working with the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic and the Program for Substance Use in Pregnancy at the Maternity Centre of Hamilton. She is co-Head of Service for the Inpatient Addiction Medicine Service at Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. In addition, Dr. Lennox works with the Shelter Health Network providing primary care for people deprived of housing. She has a diverse research portfolio aimed at improving models of care delivery and the health outcomes of people who use drugs with infectious complications, and improving the experiences of people who use drugs when interacting with the health system.

Special Interests: Care of People Who Use Drugs, Addiction Medicine, HIV primary care, gender diverse care, care of people deprived of housing.

Alisha started working at DFM in June 2022 and has thoroughly enjoyed her time since. She is coordinating a few projects that aim to improve health outcomes of people who use drugs by mitigating the harms associated with drug use. Alisha’s interest in harm reduction began during her time working in McGill University residences when safer sex and drug use were prioritized over punitive approaches. Alisha is excited to be conducting research that uses mixed methods designs and participatory action approaches to work with service users. Outside of work hours, you can find her biking, hiking, or climbing in Hamilton.

Alisha started working at DFM in June 2022 and has thoroughly enjoyed her time since. She is coordinating a few projects that aim to improve health outcomes of people who use drugs by mitigating the harms associated with drug use. Alisha’s interest in harm reduction began during her time working in McGill University residences when safer sex and drug use were prioritized over punitive approaches. Alisha is excited to be conducting research that uses mixed methods designs and participatory action approaches to work with service users. Outside of work hours, you can find her biking, hiking, or climbing in Hamilton.

Olivia has been working with DFM since 2020. She has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies and a Masters of Arts in Health and Aging. Olivia recently celebrated 10 years of service at McMaster University where she’s obtained health research experience in various fields including pediatrics, social work, nursing and rehabilitation. Her career passion is managing and supporting projects that work with vulnerable populations, disadvantaged communities and marginalized groups of people. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys her time with family and friends. 

Olivia has been working with DFM since 2020. She has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies and a Masters of Arts in Health and Aging. Olivia recently celebrated 10 years of service at McMaster University where she’s obtained health research experience in various fields including pediatrics, social work, nursing and rehabilitation. Her career passion is managing and supporting projects that work with vulnerable populations, disadvantaged communities and marginalized groups of people. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys her time with family and friends. 

Stephanie has worked with the Department of Family Medicine since 2018. She received a Master’s in Public Health from Queen’s University. In her current role, Stephanie works as a Research Assistant with the CAMH-McMaster Collaborative and Health TAPESTRY. In her primary role with Health TAPESTRY, Stephanie helps with the implementation and evaluation of the project, which aims to improve the health of older adults with multiple chronic conditions through community engagement and increased connections with primary care.

Stephanie has worked with the Department of Family Medicine since 2018. She received a Master’s in Public Health from Queen’s University. In her current role, Stephanie works as a Research Assistant with the CAMH-McMaster Collaborative and Health TAPESTRY. In her primary role with Health TAPESTRY, Stephanie helps with the implementation and evaluation of the project, which aims to improve the health of older adults with multiple chronic conditions through community engagement and increased connections with primary care.

Jammy Lo Pierre was born in Ottawa and finished high school in Hamilton. She is now an accomplished model, actress, and singer in her own right. As a peer investigator, she has had to navigate the ins and outs of the shelter system in Hamilton, and brings both lived experience and research expertise to the research team. She knows how to ask questions in a sensitive way that allows research participants to share honestly and openly, and ensures that research findings and recommendations are appropriate and useful to people deprived of housing.

Jammy Lo Pierre was born in Ottawa and finished high school in Hamilton. She is now an accomplished model, actress, and singer in her own right. As a peer investigator, she has had to navigate the ins and outs of the shelter system in Hamilton, and brings both lived experience and research expertise to the research team. She knows how to ask questions in a sensitive way that allows research participants to share honestly and openly, and ensures that research findings and recommendations are appropriate and useful to people deprived of housing.