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I'm a professor, researcher, creative thinker and social change maker in the field of community development and community recreation, sport, and leisure. I'm a passionate advocate for recreation, leisure, and sport, blending theory with creative community development approaches to help community practice redesign and reimagine recreation, sport and leisure experiences for equity-owed communities.
Born and raised on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, I developed a strong appreciation and interest in community development, particularly sport and recreation's role in creating resilient individuals and communities. My work has taken me across Canada, working and researching on the East Coast, West Coast and the Prairies. I'm currently an associate professor in the Recreation and Sport Studies program in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick. |
Career Path
My career path has involved community practice, teaching, research and consulting.
Associate Professor (2020-current), Faculty of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB Assistant Professor (2018-2020), Faculty of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB Thinker/Creator/Facilitator, Leisure Rethink, Fredericton, NB Professor (2015-2018), Department of Recreation and Tourism Management, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC Assistant Professor (2012-2015), Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and Community Development, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB Professor/Program Coordinator, (2009-2012) Recreation Administration/Global Studies, Algonquin College, Ottawa ON Prior to my academic roles, I worked in community recreation in a wide range of roles: program planner, recreation coordinator/director, event planner, leisure educator, and recreation therapist. |
Education
PhD, Human Kinetics (Leisure Studies), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
MA, Recreation Management, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS BA, Recreation Management, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS Diploma, Leisure and Recreation Administration, Red Deer College, Red Deer, AB. Contact InformationTo contact me, please email at [email protected]
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