Dr. Kyle Whitfield

Biography

Kyle Whitfield is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Science in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo, where he specialized in Community Planning. His research interests encompass community planning, social planning, and issues relevant to older adults, with a focus on community engagement and capacity development. Whitfield employs qualitative methodologies, utilizing individual and focus group interviews, community studies, and case study methods to examine the interconnections between individuals, neighborhoods, and organizations within policy frameworks. His teaching includes courses on community engagement practicum and planning for social equity, where he encourages student participation in community-based research to strengthen relationships between theory and practice. He has explored the development of community capacity to enhance hospice and palliative care in Alberta, emphasizing the value of engaged community models in health service planning. Whitfield is also known for his reflective scholarship and commitment to building social equity through planning education.

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