Maria Peddle

Maria is a Behavioural Science Fellow at the Impact and Innovation Unit, working on the Better Accommodation Project with Employment and Social Development Canada.

Prior to joining the Fellowship program, Maria practiced as a clinical social worker at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario providing therapy and crisis management to patients and families. More recently, she worked at the Canada Revenue Agency in the Behavioural Economics Department where she supported policy development and public engagement initiatives to improve Canadian tax compliance.

Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in Psychology with a specialization in Development, and her Master of Social Work from Carleton University.