Sheila is ABD in her Ph.D program through her Carleton-Trent University program. Sheila also holds a Master’s in Canadian and Aboriginal Studies and a bachelor’s in law and human Rights from Carleton University.

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Her career spans influential roles within community, provincial and national Indigenous organizations, where she has led transformative initiatives in Indigenous pedagogy, student support, research ethics and curriculum development. As a former Indigenous Pedagogy and Curriculum Consultant within the education sector, Sheila spearheaded faculty training, community-based learning experiences, and a leadership Speakers Series that center Indigenous voices, lived experiences, and national initiatives. 

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Sheila’s research contributions include publications on Indigenous women’s healing, homelessness, and critiques of institutional policy, with work featured in the Canadian Journal of Children's Rights and Innana Publications. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Native Women's Association of Canada, the Assembly of First Nations, and the National Aboriginal Health Organization, contributing to national databases, policy briefs, and ethical research frameworks.

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Sheila is passionate about fostering international collaborations and learning beyond “borders”. Sheila’s abstract on decolonizing education was accepted to engage in one of the few research workshops offered at the International Standing Committee on the History of Education (ISCHE) in Hungary and Brazil. Further, she has curated an exhibit at the Carleton University Art Gallery. As a post-secondary educator, her teaching has earned glowing evaluations, with students praising her compassion, innovation, and ability to foster safe, engaging learning environments.

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Sheila’s leadership is grounded in community, ethics, and advocacy. She has represented the Métis Nation at national events, contributed to Indigenous youth mentorship programs, and helped shape academic spaces that honor Indigenous epistemologies. Her work continues to inspire systemic change and empower future generations of Indigenous scholars and allies.