Meet the Team

Dr. Susan Cadell (she/her)

Principal Investigator

Program/University: Renison

How many tattoos do you have and/or are planning? Zero... so far

What energizes you outside of work/school? Knitting.

Three words used to describe: Passionate, advocate, present.

Dr. Deborah Davidson (she/her)

Associate Professor, Sociology and Co-investigator

Program/University: Sociology, York University

How many tattoos do you have and/or are planning? One large tattoo of my Tattoo Project book cover, and several small tattoos comprising a family portrait

What energizes you outside of work/school? Sunshine, fresh air, and friends

What three words would your friends use to describe you? As a qualitative researcher, I checked with several friends and compiled list of synonyms to create a thematic list of three: Intelligent, loyal and caring/compassionate. That said, my favourite which is not among these three, was ‘sparkling’!

Program/University: Adjunct Academic Colleague, Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

How many tattoos do you have and/or are planning? I have one tattoo that I got when I was 17 years old.

What energizes you outside of work/school? My daughter, Yoga, walking along Edmonton’s river valley with friends, and great conversation!

What three words would your friends use to describe you? Curious, enthusiastic, determined.

Dr. Mary Ellen Macdonald (she/her)

Associative professor/Co-Investigator

Program/University: Medical Anthropologist, J&W Murphy Foundation Endowed Chair in Palliative Care Research at Dalhousie

How many tattoos do you have and/or are planning? 0/0

What energizes you outside of work/school?: Snowshoeing, pets, fun beverages.