Gillian is, first and foremost, a mom to 3 young daughters. She, her husband Neil, and their children live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where she works as a hospital-based Pediatrician. She is heavily engaged in her home Jewish community and is committed to raising her daughters with her lived values of integrity, honesty, and hard work. She enjoys many physical and intellectual pursuits including skiing, swimming, jogging, and trivia/word games. She and her family enjoy relaxing time watching NHL hockey, especially her hometown team the Ottawa Senators. Since being sidelined by a terminal cancer diagnosis, she has had to downgrade many of her pursuits but remains committed to living a vibrant and full life.