Dr. Nadia Prendergast

Biography

Nadia Prendergast is an Assistant Professor at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University. She has a background in nursing, with expertise in perinatal education and community health nursing. Her academic journey began in England, where she completed her nursing degree, followed by a master's and PhD in Education and Women's Studies. Her research centers on the experiences of Black racialized nurses in Canada's healthcare system, particularly in light of systemic racism and anti-Black racism. Prendergast is actively involved in developing strategies to combat these issues across educational and clinical settings. A notable project she leads is B.R.A.V.E. (Building Relationships, Villages, Enquiry, Engagement, Empowerment), which addresses intergenerational relationships and promotes healthy dialogues to dismantle racism. She has received several awards for her contributions to health equity and communication, including a Toastmasters Triple Crown Award. Prendergast's teaching is rooted in arts-based critical race pedagogies and experiential learning, and she conducts workshops to foster critical thinking in diverse community settings.

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