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Stephanie Chesser, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. Her research focuses on aging, health equity, and leisure studies, with particular attention to citizen science initiatives and marginalized populations. She holds a PhD in Recreation and Leisure Studies (specializing in aging, health, and well-being) from the University of Waterloo and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Manitoba’s Centre on Aging. Dr. Chesser has taught at the university level since 2011, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration and community-engaged research.
Education:
- PhD in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Aging, Health, and Well-being), University of Waterloo
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba
Research Interests: Dr. Chesser explores how leisure and recreation contribute to health and well-being across the lifespan, with a focus on older adults and aging populations. Her work integrates citizen science to empower marginalized communities, including projects in Nigeria and initiatives to make universities age-friendly. She also investigates the impacts of public health messaging during crises like the pandemic and the intersection of family, work, and leisure in academic settings.
Professional Activities: She currently accepts master’s students and actively engages in interdisciplinary projects. Recent work includes studies on pandemic messaging’s effects on older adults’ agency, citizen science for physical activity in global contexts, and ethical research practices involving diverse populations.
Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is named, her work aligns with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management’s aging and health research clusters.
