Melissa Wood originally hails from Oshawa ON and re-located to Whitehorse, Yukon for work two years ago. She has both a personal and professional passion for mental health and breaking down the stigma of mental illness. Before moving to the Yukon, she completed a Post- Graduate Certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion at Centennial College in Toronto, ON. She is also a peer support volunteer for Canadians struggling with body-focused repetitive behaviors with CBSN (Canadian Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour Support Network).