Heather Chalmers

Dr. Heather Chalmers is a Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University. With multidisciplinary training in Physical Education, Business, Education, and Developmental Psychology, her research examines childhood and adolescent experiences holistically. She maintains active collaborations with governmental agencies and youth-serving organizations to translate research into practice.

Her primary research explores the young carer role, gambling behaviors, gender differences in risk-taking, identity formation, and decision-making processes. Key publications investigate caregiving impacts, adolescent peer interactions, and psychosocial profiles of young carers.

Awards and honors include recognition for community-university research partnerships. Her work emphasizes practical applications to improve support systems for youth.