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Dr. Patti Millar is a Professor at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Human Kinetics, specializing in Sport Management and Leadership. She leads the Master of Human Kinetics program recognized as Canada’s best graduate program in sports business. Her research focuses on community sport development, capacity building in nonprofit organizations, and strategic management in sport settings. Dr. Millar has advised notable students like Fallon Mitchell, who secured federal funding for accessibility projects, and Emily Stadder, part of award-winning case competition teams.
Her work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to sport policy, athlete development, and post-event legacy planning. Recent studies explore volunteer coach dynamics, alcohol sponsorship ethics, and gender equity in sport participation. Dr. Millar received the 2023 Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to University Teaching, highlighting her pedagogical innovation. She actively engages with industry leaders such as Hockey Canada’s Katherine Henderson, fostering student connections with professional sport networks.
- Key Contributions: Pioneered capacity building frameworks for community sport clubs
- Grants Awarded: Includes funding for accessibility initiatives via Fallon Mitchell’s project
- Labs/Teams: Associated with the Sport Management Research Group at UWindsor
Her scholarship bridges academic research with practical application, addressing real-world challenges in sport governance, policy implementation, and organizational resilience.
