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Dr. Athena Madan is an Associate Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University, specializing in humanitarian medicine and global health equity. She holds a PhD in Social Justice Education and Public Health (2014) and a Post-doctoral Degree in Global Mental Health (2015), both from the University of Toronto. Her expertise spans genocide and human rights, reconciliation, refugee mental health, and the socio-political contexts of addictions. She has worked in over 20 countries with organizations like Doctors Without Borders, UNHCR, and WHO, contributing to capacity-building and anti-racist initiatives. Dr. Madan has been recognized with the Kelly Outstanding Teaching Award (2021) for promoting humanity in education. Her research frequently addresses war-related trauma, child soldier rehabilitation, and the militarization of aid.
- Education:
- Post-doctoral Degree: Global Mental Health, University of Toronto (2015)
- PhD: Social Justice Education and Public Health, University of Toronto (2014)
Her work integrates field experience across continents, including roles as an election observer in the DRC and teaching positions in the U.S., England, and France. She advocates for empathetic dialogue on global crises, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and India’s pandemic challenges, through media engagements.
Dr. Madan’s interdisciplinary approach bridges humanitarian intervention, public health, and social justice, emphasizing intergenerational trauma and theories of change. Though no specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed, her publications (linked here) reflect ongoing contributions to global health equity and human rights advocacy.
