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Jeannie Samuel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Science at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, and Coordinator of the Health & Society (HESO) Program. Her research focuses on health equity, human rights, and environmental justice, with a strong emphasis on community-engaged practices.
Education:
- PhD, Public Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
- MA, University of Toronto
- BA, McGill University
Research Interests: Dr. Samuel explores human rights-based accountability mechanisms for marginalized communities facing health inequities and environmental health disparities. Her work integrates global perspectives, including experiences from the Global South and Canada, with a focus on socially excluded groups and youth activism. She advocates for intersectional approaches addressing gender, race, and class barriers in health systems.
Awards & Grants: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the profile. Professional roles include peer reviewing for Health and Human Rights and Global Health Action Journal, and membership in the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research.
Advising & Mentorship: No advisees listed. Previously served as a Faculty Mentor for the CCGHR Student Chapter at Western University (2016-2017).
Labs & Collaborations: Active Board member of Inter Pares, an Ottawa-based international social justice NGO. Prior work includes UN postings in Africa and Latin America, and community-based health promotion in Toronto and environmental justice activism in British Columbia.
