Susan Elliott is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management and University Research Chair in Medical Geography at the University of Waterloo.
As a health geographer with an active research career Dr. Elliott has published over 200 peer-reviewed publications related to global environment and health. In her role as head of the GoHElP lab she has been a supervisor and mentor to many successful graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
Her current research activities focus on the intersection of health and environment with an emphasis on bridging science and policy. Presently, she is leading three large projects around gender, water, and violence in Sub-Saharan Africa with strong links to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to her projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Elliott also conducts research on the lifescape experiences and impacts of neglected chronic diseases in North America and beyond.