Tiffany Muller Myrdahl

Tiffany Muller Myrdahl is a Senior Lecturer at Simon Fraser University (SFU), cross-appointed between the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies and the Urban Studies Program. She holds a PhD in Geography with a Feminist Studies minor from the University of Minnesota. Her work focuses on urban inequalities, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and community-driven research in marginalized communities. She has held roles such as the Ruth Wynn Woodward Junior Chair at SFU and contributed to initiatives like Women Transforming Cities and the REACH-Cities project.

Education:

• PhD, Geography with Feminist Studies Minor, University of Minnesota (2008)
• MPP, Public Policy, University of Minnesota (2002)
• BA, History with Women’s Studies Minor, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1994)

Research Interests: Tiffany examines how cities can better serve marginalized groups, particularly through participatory methods. Her work includes studies on trans inclusion, rainbow crosswalks, LGBTQ+ oral histories, and equity in urban planning. She emphasizes intersectional approaches to urban policy and community engagement.

Community Engagement:

• Co-founder and board member of Women in Cities International
• Key figure in SFU’s Community Engaged Research Initiative (CERi)
• Collaborates with NGOs like YWCA City Shift on equity-focused urban projects

Labs/Teams: Active in CHATR Lab and the REACH-Cities project, focusing on collaborative urban research. Teaches courses like Women in Cities: A Critical Intersectional Perspective in both undergraduate and graduate programs.