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Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham is the Dean of Nursing at Trinity Western University (TWU), appointed in 2019. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of British Columbia (UBC), alongside degrees from UBC and the University of Victoria. Her research focuses on equity, healthcare ethics, spirituality, and global health, with notable projects addressing human rights and albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa and religious pluralism in healthcare settings. She leads international initiatives like the 'Mothering & Albinism' project, advocating for marginalized communities. Reimer-Kirkham is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing and a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars. She teaches advanced nursing philosophy, ethics, and knowledge translation, emphasizing equity and postcolonial feminist frameworks. Her work bridges academia, policy, and clinical practice, fostering global health equity and ethical care.
Education:
- PhD in Nursing, University of British Columbia
- Masters of Science in Nursing, University of British Columbia
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Victoria
Research Interests:
Reimer-Kirkham’s work explores the intersection of religion, race, gender, and equity in healthcare. Key areas include spiritual caregiving, palliative care ethics, cultural safety, and human rights advocacy for marginalized groups. She develops frameworks like the Knowledge-AS-Action model to enhance knowledge translation in nursing education and practice.
Grants & Projects:
- CIHR-funded project ($489,600) on human rights and albinism in Tanzania, South Africa, and Ghana
- SSHRC Insight Grant ($289,592) on mothering and albinism resilience
- Global collaborations addressing prayer in healthcare and equity in palliative care
Awards & Affiliations:
- Co-Director, TWU Centre for Equity & Global Engagement
- Adjunct Associate Professorships at University of Calgary and University of Victoria
- Member, Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars
- Recipient of UBC’s Centenary Medal of Distinction (2019)
Teaching & Leadership:
Reimer-Kirkham teaches courses in nursing philosophy, ethics, and global health policy. She champions equity-oriented education and innovative clinical placements. Her leadership in TWU’s nursing program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and social justice.
Labs & Teams:
She leads the Mothering & Albinism research team and collaborates with global networks on human rights advocacy. Her work integrates participatory methods and policy engagement to address systemic inequities.
