Research Manager, Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Canada

Lindsey Boechler is a Research Manager with the Centre of Health Research, Innovation and Scholarship, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canada. Lindsey practiced as an Advanced Care Paramedic in urban, rural, and northern settings for more than a decade prior to becoming an educator. Lindsey obtained her Master of Arts- Leadership from Royal Roads University in 2019 and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Saskatchewan. Lindsey is a 2022 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship recipient. She also received the 2022 Award of Excellence for Research and Innovation from the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) and 2023 Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applied Research Award of Excellence. Lindsey’s current research explores how virtual reality (VR) technology can be used to support the mental health and well-being of Indigenous youth living in rural and remote communities.