Dr. Rebecca is an Applied Social Psychologist and professor at the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus. She has studied occupational stress, resilience, and healthcare access for those with chronic health conditions for nearly 20 years. Her family had horses and raised sheep, and she worked as a laborer at a large turkey operation. She is also a survivor of a childhood farm accident. Drawing upon her professional and personal background, Dr. Rebecca studies ways to support farmer mental health and build resilient rural communities. She was a co-founder of AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health Network.

Deanna is a research assistant with experience on several farmer mental health projects with Dr. Rebecca. Growing up in a farm family, she developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and rewards of the farming lifestyle. She values the resilience and strength of rural communities and is passionate about the work being done through these research projects. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus, and is currently pursuing her Master of Counselling Psychology.  

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Tayah is a research assistant and holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus. She grew up on a farm in central Alberta and loves the feeling of living in small, close-knit communities. While she values her rural upbringing, she sees the pervasive mental health stigma in farming communities and the toll the profession can take on individuals. With her background of living on a farm in a rural, farming community, she works with the AgWellAB team to raise awareness and support about farm culture and mental health. She is currently pursuing her Master of Counselling Psychology