Professor Dr. Ashleigh Domingo

Biography

Ashleigh Domingo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph, in the College of Biological Science, Department of Human Health Sciences. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science from the University of British Columbia, and a PhD from the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on community-based approaches to health promotion and chronic disease prevention, emphasizing the importance of participatory methods that engage community partners. Dr. Domingo works closely with Indigenous and racialized communities as well as health organizations to develop equity-centered health initiatives. Her projects include 'Minwanjigewin,' which addresses food security and sovereignty in collaboration with community partners, and assessments of food-prescribing programs aimed at improving healthy food access. Dr. Domingo is committed to fostering collaborative research that mobilizes evidence into practice, aiming to benefit community health outcomes.

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