Nicole MacRae is a Maritimer who lives and works on Prince Edward Island (Epekwitk), on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Nicole is a clinical therapist who specializes in trauma, perinatal, and infertility therapy. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Prince Edward Island, a Masters of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, and is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist and EMDR Therapist. Nicole lives with her spouse, her two kids, and two small dogs. Outside of work, Nicole loves spending time with her family, playing hockey, writing, and travelling.

Brent McKee has more than 30 years of experience as a Social Worker and Senior Mental Health Worker in east-central Saskatchewan. He currently works with KidsFirst through the Saskatchewan Health Authority, supporting families with young children. Throughout his career, Brent has worked extensively in rural mental health, taught and supervised Social Work students at the University of Regina, and co-authored a chapter in Rural and Northern Social Work Practice: Canadian Perspectives. His current focus is on families with children under three, with particular interest in maternal mental health, trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, and the social determinants of health. Brent brings practical experience and compassionate insight to his work, helping communities and professionals better understand how early relationships shape lifelong wellbeing.