As a Registered Psychologist for the past 16 years, Dr. Jacqueline Pei  has worked with diverse groups of children, youth and adults in the areas of mental health assessment and intervention. Having begun her career in mental health as a forensic counsellor working with young offenders, Dr. Pei has a special interest in interventions for youth in vulnerable circumstances, who may have experienced marginalization and who have complex needs for support. She has engaged in projects focused on adolescence, mental health, and populations put at risk, as well as community-based research using a participatory approach. For example, she has published in the areas of decision-making in adolescents with FASD, the mental health and personal strengths among adolescents with prenatal alcohol exposure, and interventions for FASD. In addition, Dr. Pei has an interest in initiatives that facilitate the process of moving research results into practice. For example, she has examined how complex research information can be communicated effectively to broader practice communities, as well as the use of innovative research and evaluation practices to engage community partners. Dr. Pei also works with the Canada FASD Research Network, as senior research lead, a role that facilitates the links between policy, practice, and research.

Professional affiliations

College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)

Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA) 

Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)