April Mackey

April Mackey is an Instructor at the College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan. She holds a BSN and MN, and is a doctoral candidate in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on gender and power dynamics in women’s narratives of intimate partner violence. Her research emphasizes marginalized populations, promoting agency and empowerment against social injustice and health disparities. She actively addresses global health issues, menstrual equity, and period poverty across international contexts.

Teaching focuses include nursing foundations, mental health, addiction, community health, and leadership in healthcare organizations. Courses taught span from foundational nursing perspectives (NURS 200.3) to advanced practice in community health (NURS 431.6).

Research methodologies include qualitative approaches, with a focus on intersectionality and systemic empowerment strategies. Grants and publications highlight her work on technology’s role in women’s empowerment, transgender health, and maternal lactation practices. Her Orcid profile links to collaborative scholarly contributions.

Award details are not explicitly listed in the provided text, but her grants are noted as accessible via a link. Professional engagement includes community partnerships and advocacy for equity-seeking groups.