Dr. Jasmine (Brown) Noble is Senior Researcher at the Institute of Health Economics (IHE). Her research interests include the piloting, implementation, and evaluation of novel public health interventions seeking to support and improve the mental health and wellbeing of both the general public, and individuals managing specific mental health related challenges. More recently, her research has focused on interventions addressing substance use disorder and/or problematic substance use, through use of new technologies that strategically harness advances in science and technology. Prior to joining the Institute, she served as Principal Secretary and Policy Advisor to the late Honourable James M. Flaherty, former Federal Finance Minister, and advised him in his creation of two federal budgets. Her portfolio items included such files as natural resources, environment, industry, sales tax, tariffs, international trade and finance, and regional development. She also acted as Special Assistant to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada. Dr. Noble holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychiatry from the University of Alberta, a Master of Public Policy from the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta.