Safura is working towards a PhD in the department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (Aging, Health and Well-being) under the supervision of Professor Heather Keller. She is a registered dietitian working in long-term care with experience in the community. Safura completed her BSc.(honours) in Nutrition and Dietetics at Western University in London. She also holds an MSc in Applied Human Nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, where she explored the impact of culture on resident-centred care and meal satisfaction. For her dissertation, Safura is exploring culturally inclusive menu planning in long-term care.