Supervisor:  Dr. Jim Dunn

Samantha is a PhD in Health & Society student at McMaster University. Under the guidance of Dr. Jim Dunn, her research is focused on aging, housing, the lived environment, and health equity. She holds a Master’s in Public Health degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation from Brock University.

Samantha has been inspired to pursue research in aging given her front-line work experience as a Recreation Therapist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Her academic work is based in the stories and observed needs of those she has helped support.

Research Interests:  Aging; Mental Health; The Lived Environment; Health Equity; Social Determinants of Health; Health Systems