Teaching interests
I am passionate about teaching and learning, particularly at the intersection of health, communication, and human behaviour. I have always been fascinated by why people make the choices they do and the individual, social, and environmental factors that influence those decisions. As an educator, I aim to share that curiosity with students by creating engaging learning experiences that encourage them to think critically, ask questions, and explore the many dimensions of health.
I view teaching as a continual process of growth and reflection. My goal is not only to help students understand course concepts, but also to equip them with practical skills and the confidence to apply their learning beyond the classroom. I strive to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel respected, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Graduate supervision and student opportunities
I am not accepting graduate student applications.
Courses
- HLTH 101: Introduction to Health 1
- HLTH 304: Health Communication
- HLTH 602A: Foundations of Public Health
- HLTH 245: Canadian Health Systems
- HLTH 260: Social Determinants of Health
Education
BSc Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa
Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, University of Alberta
PhD Population Health, University of Ottawa
Awards
Academic All-Canadian, University of Alberta
Selected publications
See Google Scholar for full list of publications.
Amson, A., Pauzé, E., Remedios, L., Pritchard, M., and Potvin Kent, M. (2023). Adolescent exposure to food and beverage marketing on social media by gender: a pilot study. Public health nutrition, 26(1), 33–45.
Amson, A., Pauzé, E., Ramsay, T., Welch, V., Hamid, J. S., Lee, J., Olstad, D. L., Mah, C., Raine, K., and Potvin Kent, M. (2024). Examining gender differences in adolescent exposure to food and beverage marketing through go-along interviews. Appetite, 193, 107153.
Amson, A., Bagnato, M., Remedios, L., Pritchard, M., Sabir, S., Gillis, G., Pauzé, E., White, C., Vanderlee, L., Hammond, D., and Potvin Kent, M. (2025). Beyond the screen: Exploring the dynamics of social media influencers, digital food marketing, and gendered influences on adolescent diets. PLOS digital health, 4(2), e0000729.
Amson, A., Zhang, J., Frehlich, L., Ji, Y., Checholik, C., Doyle-Baker, P., Crowshoe, L., McBrien, K., and Wicklum, S. (2024). Nutritional interventions for indigenous adults in Canada - opportunities to sustain health and cultural practices: a scoping review. International journal of circumpolar health, 83(1), 2418152.