Jennifer Brady

Jennifer Brady is an Associate Professor at Acadia University, where she explores intersections between social justice, critical dietetics, and feminist theory. Her research addresses systemic inequities in nutrition practice, including weight stigma, cultural food security, and racism in healthcare. She integrates qualitative and mixed-methods frameworks to challenge dominant paradigms in dietetic education and policy.

• Education:
  • PhD, Queen’s University
  • Dietetic Internship, The Hospital for Sick Children
  • MHS & BASc, Ryerson University
  • BA, York University

Research Themes emphasize equity in healthcare, history of dietetics, and relational approaches to food justice. Her recent publications focus on non-weight-focused clinical practices, intersectional advocacy, and interdisciplinary methods for advancing food security.

Teaching covers nutrition communication, critical theory, and qualitative research in dietetic practice. She is a registered dietitian and leads initiatives connecting feminist pedagogy and health professions education.