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Dr. Joelena Leader is an Assistant Professor of Management and Managing Director of the BRIDGE Knowledge Centre at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. She holds a Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary Studies) and M.A. in Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on the interplay between technology and society, emphasizing inclusive and ethical technology adoption in rural, remote, and Indigenous contexts. Dr. Leader leads SSHRC-funded projects on community-based technology frameworks and collaborates on initiatives addressing healthcare equity via telerobotic technology and AI ethics in Saskatoon’s service delivery.
Education:
- Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary Studies), University of Saskatchewan
- M.A. Sociology, University of Saskatchewan
- B.A. (Honors), University of Saskatchewan
Research Interests:
Dr. Leader explores ethical technology adoption, participatory action research, and community-driven innovation. Her work bridges disruptive technologies (e.g., mining sector AI, telehealth) with social equity, emphasizing Indigenous and rural perspectives. Recent projects include frameworks for inclusive AI, telerobotic healthcare, and decolonized design methodologies.
Awards & Grants:
- 2019 Research Excellence Award (U Sask)
- SSHRC Insight Project Co-Lead (Yukon Region)
- CIHR grant on rural Indigenous healthcare access
- SSHRC Connections Grant for northern innovation forums
Labs & Teams:
Managing Director of BRIDGE Knowledge Centre; Board Member of Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation; Co-editor of State of Rural Canada (2024).
Grants & Advising:
- $1.2M+ in SSHRC, CIHR, and SHRF grants
- Projects on mining sector impacts, AI ethics, and Indigenous allyship in business education
