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LYNDSAY HAYHURST
Jess (they/them) is a PhD student at York University, studying under the supervision of Dr. Lyndsay Hayhurst. Jess’ research interests include decolonial methodologies, arts-based methods, physical culture, and mobility justice. Currently, Jess is working on the SSHRC-funded Bicycles for Development grant to explore how racialized and queer communities in Toronto use bicycles to survive and resist state violence.
Julia is currently conducting her doctoral research in Kinesiology and Health Science. Her research interests include trauma-and violence-informed approaches to policy & practice, sport for development, gender equity & diversity, sexual and reproductive health & gender-based violence prevention in/through SFD, and participatory action research. Julia's academic background includes an Honours degree in Health Science, with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. She subsequently earned a Master's degree in Kinesiology and Health Science, where she received comprehensive training in physical cultural studies, as well as statistical and qualitative research methods. Julia completed her MSc project on the utility of a trauma-and violence-informed approach in sport for development.
Marika (she/her) is a PhD student at York University, under the co-supervision of Drs. Parissa Safai and Lyndsay Hayhurst. Her research focuses on sexual and gender-based violence prevention in high-performance sports, reflecting her dedication to ensuring sports are safe, equitable, and accessible. Her work employs decolonial methodology, feminist theory, and a social justice framework. As a former varsity volleyball athlete, Marika leverages her passion for athletics to contribute to violence prevention programs and policy development. She earned her MA in Social Justice Education from the University of Toronto and holds a BA in Sociology from Mount Allison University. Marika remains committed to advancing community development within sports and athletics through her ongoing work and research contributions.
Natan (he/they) is a 2nd year PhD student under the supervision of Dr. Lyndsay Hayhurst and Dr. Parissa Safai. Natan came to Canada as a refugee from Sarajevo, former Yugoslavia. He is grateful for the opportunity to think, learn, and work on the land of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. In 2013, Natan completed their undergraduate degree from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto with a specialization in management. Prior to starting their studies at York University, they spent 5 years working with Tennis Canada, Ontario Tennis Association and Jane/Finch Community Tennis Association where they delivered and evaluated grassroots sport for development programming. In 2023, they completed their MSc under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Fraser-Thomas. Their work explored the participant experiences of individuals enrolled in a Sport for Development and Livelihood program. Natans’ research interests include anticolonialism, food justice, Sport for Development, and leisure.
Isra Iqbal is currently a Master of Science (MSc) Candidate at the school of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University in Toronto, Canada. Her research interests include sport for development and peace (SDP), safe sport initiatives, the sociology of sports science, policy and advocacy, international development, and exploring the dynamic nature of sport and its impact on women, children and youth globally. Currently, she is working on her thesis where she is exploring the implementation (or lack of) ‘safe sport’ policies within sport for development (SFD) organizations that operate child and youth-based programming within global South contexts. Isra hopes to venture and explore various other domains of this field including the sociology of sports medicine and rehabilitative practices through integrated approaches of biomedical and sociological models.
Tayler Sinclair received her MA in International Development from York University in 2023 and she currently works as a Holistic Intake & System Navigation Counsellor at The Neighbourhood Organization. Having interned in the humanitarian and development space, this has informed her perspective on issues including gender equality, refugee resettlement, trauma- and violence-informed approaches and sport for development. Through her own research on Caribbean immigrant women, she is exploring the intersections of health, well-being, social support and time poverty.
Kelvin received his MA in 2019. His research explored the roles of Sport for Development (SDP) stakeholders in Norway on SDP policy development, implementation and evaluation, in addition to the ways in which SDP programmes are taken up, resisted, and/or reshaped at the local level. He pursued a graduate exchange to the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences during his data collection. Kelvin has co-authored several publications, including in Sport Management Review; and presented his work at a number of international and national conferences, including the International Sociological Association. Overall, his studies are situated at the intersection of his passion for social justice and the sport of judo, and he aspires to continue to take part in the ongoing discussion of the inclusion of sport in the realm of international development. Kelvin is now an officer with Toronto Police Services.
Dr. Mitchell McSweeney (he/him) is an assistant professor in Sport Management at the University of Minnesota. His research agenda focuses on social entrepreneurship, innovation, sport for development, and livelihoods, and he often utilizes postcolonial theory, institutional theory, and diaspora to critically investigate these areas.
Emerald received her MA in Kinesiology and Health Studies at York University in 2021, working with Dr. Hayhurst. Her research interests explore the intersections of sport for development, community health and postcolonial feminism in the Philippines. Specifically, Emerald conducted participatory action research with a sport for development NGO in Siargao. Her MA research was supported by the David Wurfel Award through the York Centre for Asian Research. She is now a Manager of Research and Evaluation at Visions of Science.
York University, Faculty of Health - School of Kinesiology & Health Science
Norman Bethune College - BC, Keele Campus
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