Freida Chavez

Freida Chavez is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto, cross-appointed to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. She holds adjunct roles at Case Western Reserve University and John Hopkins University, as well as a Visiting Professorship at Universitat de Lleida, Spain. Her work focuses on global health integration in nursing education and interprofessional collaboration in primary healthcare.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Educational Leadership – Case Western University
• Masters Health Sciences (MHSc), Health Administration – University of Toronto
• Bachelor of Health Administration – Canadian School of Management
• Bachelor of Nursing (BScN) – St. Paul Manila University

Dr. Chavez specializes in Global Health, Interprofessional Education, and Primary Health Care. She pioneered curriculum reforms using critical pedagogy to cultivate global citizenship among nurses, including placements in resource-limited regions like India. Her research emphasizes leadership development, international partnerships (e.g., Brazil-Canada initiatives), and health equity frameworks.

Her publications span global citizenship education, interprofessional practice models, and mental health care continuity. These works align with themes in Global Health, Nursing Education, and Primary Health Care Innovation, often addressing cross-cultural challenges and policy impacts.

• Fellow, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Health Promotion in Hospitals and Health Care
• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing