Gladys is a Harm Reduction Nurse at Medecins Du Monde-France, Kenyan Program, with a wide knowledge and experience in implementing harm reduction intervention for people who use drugs with a specific focus for Women who use drugs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Public Health from Kenyatta University.

Dr Janine Hardial is a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC and a full-service family physician. She is also the Medical Coordinator at Sheway, a pregnancy outreach program in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, a consultant physician for the provincial Perinatal Addiction Service and a maternity care provider at BC Women's Hospital.