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Alexa Ferdinands is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta, focusing on areas of public health nutrition, food environments, and community-based participatory research. She serves as a Scientist at the Centre for Healthy Communities and has experience as an adjunct professor in the School of Public Health. Ferdinands leads the Youth Food Action Lab, where she collaborates with youth to influence nutrition policymaking by amplifying their voices and addressing food environments. Her expertise includes qualitative methods and youth health. Currently, she is accepting MSc and PhD students for supervision and encourages interested candidates to contact her with their CV and research interests. Ferdinands is involved in several notable research endeavours and has published numerous articles that explore topics such as food insecurity, nutritional practices among young women, and the impact of institutional factors on youth experiences in rural contexts. She actively engages in research aimed at improving dietary practices and fostering healthier communities.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaches and supervises students in the field of public health nutrition and related research.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management