Ginger Sullivan

Dr. Ginger Sullivan is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at MacEwan University, affiliated with the Department of Mental Health Nursing and Community Wellness. She holds a PhD from the University of Victoria and maintains office location at the Robbins Health Learning Centre in Edmonton. Her frontline nursing experience in mental health and substance use services across Alberta and British Columbia informs her academic work.

Her research employs qualitative, mixed-method, and community-based approaches to examine:

• Substance use impacts on women and gender-diverse individuals
• Intersections of gender, race, class, and ability in healthcare
• Violence prevention and trauma-informed care
• Health disparities among pregnant/parenting individuals and people with disabilities

She teaches health assessment and human sexuality courses across Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing programs.

Professional affiliations include:

• Affiliate Member, Canadian Institute of Substance Use Research (University of Victoria)
• Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International
• Harm Reduction Nurses Association
• Alberta Nurses Coalition for Harm Reduction

Dr. Sullivan is available to supervise senior nursing students' independent research projects.