Natalia Kruger

Natalia Kruger is a dedicated General Surgery Resident Doctor at the University of Ottawa since July 2023, with extensive experience in mental health initiatives and child care. As Co-Founder of a Mental Health Program for LGBTQ+ students at the University of Calgary Q Centre, Natalia has significantly contributed to improving mental health support for this community. Additionally, Natalia provides respite care for parents of young children with neurodevelopmental disorders and works as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, focusing on mental health outcomes for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Research efforts also include studying family dynamics involving fathers raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the University of Calgary. Volunteer work includes mentoring Syrian refugee families and children at the Joy Foundation and serving as a long-term volunteer with the Children’s Cottage Society. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Calgary and a BHSc Honours degree in Health and Society.