Our Team

  Research Coordinator 

Lalita Bharadwaj holds a Bachelor of Science and Psychology Degree with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Calgary. She is currently completing her Master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick. Through CIRA, she hopes to expand her understanding of medical research and positively contribute to the collective knowledge of our rapidly aging population and improve their quality of life. 

  Research Coordinator  

Cody has an honors degree in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick and is currently taking a Master of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta. He has previous research experience with Canada East Spine Centre and Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College working in various fields of research. Cody’s research interests include physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in older adults. 

  Research Therapist 

Kelsey obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, followed by her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, in Toronto. She is in the process of completing her Master’s degree in Applied Health Services Research through the University of New Brunswick in association with the Atlantic Regional Training Centre. She is a practicing chiropractor with research interests in healthy aging, musculoskeletal health and function, rehabilitation, knowledge transfer, and clinical best practice guidelines.    

Research Assistant 

Danielle has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia. She is currently finishing her Master’s degree in Applied Health Services Research at the University of New Brunswick in association with the Atlantic Regional Training Centre. Her interests are community and population-based projects that contribute to improved health outcomes and overall quality of life. At CIRA, her role is assisting with the MedReviewRX project.

  Research Coordinator 

Jo-Ann has a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Gerontology from St. Thomas University, as well as a Human Services certificate from the New Brunswick Community College. Additionally, she holds a certificate in therapeutic recreation. She has worked in the field of gerontology in various capacities including recreation therapy and administration. Her research interests include aging in place, health literacy, aging in rural areas and assistive technology for persons living with dementia. Through CIRA, she hopes to expand her knowledge of health literacy and aging in place by conducting rigorous research which can benefit older adults and their informal caregivers.

  Research Coordinator 

Hanna has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honors) from Mount Allison University, and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Acadia University. She is currently pursuing a Diploma in Art Psychotherapy at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy. Hanna has experience with a variety of research topics, including academic motivation, gender equality, and clinical supervisory relationships. She is excited to be involved in new research projects at CIRA and contribute to the growing body of research focused on improving the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.

  Research Assistant   

Stephanie is currently finishing her third year majoring in Psychology at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick. She is also currently applying to do an honours degree in Psychology to add to her current degree in Psychology. Stephanie plans on continuing her education and pursuing her Master’s degree in the field of psychology. She has previous experience in crisis intervention as well as in personal home care with the elderly community. Stephanie’s interest in the field of psychology revolves around personal growth as well as life coaching.  

  Research Coordinator 

Ashley has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology from Dalhousie University, and a Master’s of Applied Health Services Research from Memorial University in association with the Atlantic Regional Training Centre. She has worked on a wide variety of research projects in academic, administrative, and hospital settings; but, her personal interests include gender-based analyses, mental health research, and patient advocacy. At CIRA, Ashley hopes to further her knowledge of the long-term care home environment and contribute to improved rates of mental health among seniors.

  Research Coordinator 

Megan holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. She plans to continue her education and pursue a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Megan's research interests include physical activity levels, assistive technology, and quality of life for the aging population. Through CIRA, she aspires to broaden her awareness and understanding of all aspects of aging. She hopes to give back to the aging community by contributing to communicative technologies for seniors while increasing their mental, social and physical wellbeing. 

  Research Assistant

Grace recently finished her third-year double majoring in Political Science and Law, Politics, and Society. Soon, she will be transferring from a Bachelor of Arts degree to a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Grace plans on using her social work degree to work in a setting with older adults, or in healthcare. She is interested in policy research surrounding aging in place, narrative care/engagement, and dignity in end-of-life care in palliative settings.