Nadha Hassen

Nadha Hassen is a public health and environmental studies scholar focused on healthy and equitable places and spaces. Dr. Hassen’s research explores health and social equity in different environments and takes an interdisciplinary approach with a focus on intersectional anti-racism. Her research and evaluation work is community-engaged and participatory where she collaborates with marginalized communities to address the social, structural, and environmental determinants of health.

Dr. Hassen has a PhD from the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University and a Master of Public Health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, specializing in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences. Her doctoral research examined the experiences of racialized residents in public urban greenspaces in Toronto and the links to mental health and wellbeing, exploring concepts of social access, safety, and belonging. She is also on the Board of Directors for 8 80 Cities, a non-profit organization focused on creating healthier, more equitable, and sustainable cities for all people.