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Dr. Rochelle Tucker began her academic path at McGill University, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, concentrating on health psychology and medical sociology. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued a practically oriented Master of Health Science in Health Promotion at the University of Toronto, during which she worked at the Children and Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving women's health. Inspired by mentors and colleagues, she advanced her career into research by undertaking doctoral studies at Harvard University. During her time in Boston, Dr. Tucker was involved with the Harvard Eating Disorders Centre, participating in large-scale prevention projects. Her career includes directing the BC Youth Survey on Tobacco Dependence among adolescents, alongside international volunteer work addressing child sex-trafficking in Kolkata. Her research primarily focuses on understanding the gender, ethnic, and socio-economic disparities in adolescent mental health, particularly concerning issues like tobacco use, nutrition, and physical activity. Dr. Tucker designs youth-led school-based initiatives that aim to prevent mental disorders and promote healthy development among adolescents. Her teaching interests align with research methodology and adolescent mental health development.
Department of Philosophy