Pauli Gardner

Pauli Gardner, PhD (They/Them), is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Brock University, within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Their research focuses on aging and place, community mobility, mindfulness and mental health, and transformative research methodologies. Dr. Gardner holds affiliations with the Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research (University of Toronto), Social Justice Research Institute (Brock University), and Methologica Design and Health Consulting. They are a certified Koru Mindfulness Teacher and hold academic leadership roles such as Continuing Education Coordinator at the University of Toronto and Affiliated Faculty at Brock’s Social Justice Research Institute.

Education: PhD in Health Sciences (implied via title; specific program details not explicitly stated). Teaching focuses include Public Health, Community Health, Qualitative Research Methods, and Gerontology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Awards include the 2018 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Teaching Award and the prestigious 2016 Chancellor’s Chair for Teaching Excellence.

Research interests emphasize social determinants of health, particularly for older adults, and incorporate critical, participatory, and mindful methodologies. Key projects include the Mobility Project exploring barriers to community mobility and Through Their Eyes, a community-campus partnership in public health education.

Publications span qualitative studies in rehabilitation, aging, and mindfulness, with a focus on interventions addressing mental health, intergenerational service learning, and assistive technology adaptation. Dr. Gardner’s work bridges academia and community, prioritizing interdisciplinary collaboration and social justice.

Awards highlight sustained excellence in teaching, including early-career and institutional recognition for innovative pedagogical approaches integrating mindfulness and experiential learning.