Cynthia Puddu

Dr. Puddu is a qualitative researcher who is interested in using her teaching and research to work as an ally and advocate for populations that have been historically silenced. Using community-based research methods, she works closely with various community partners in Edmonton to understand their needs and concerns. Along with using community-based research methods, when working with Indigenous organizations and Elders she strives to use a Two Eyed Seeing approach to research that combines Indigenous research methodologies with Western research approaches. Dr. Puddu uses what she learns from her community partners in teaching about health and to show her students the importance of advocating for those who may not have a strong voice in the community. | Community engagement, health equity, housing policy, Indigenous health, psychosocial and behavioral determinants of health, sociocultural and behavioural determinants of health, youth homelessness

Cynthia Puddu is Assistant Professor | Research Institute for Urban Wellness Member at MacEwan University. Their stated interests include Dr. Puddu is a qualitative researcher who is interested in using her teaching and research to work as an ally and advocate for populations that have been historically silenced. Using community-based research methods, she works closely with various community partners in Edmonton to understand their needs and concerns. Along with using community-based research methods, when working with Indigenous organizations and Elders she strives to use a Two Eyed Seeing approach to research that combines Indigenous research methodologies with Western research approaches. Dr. Puddu uses what she learns from her community partners in teaching about health and to show her students the importance of advocatin. This summary considered all 2 collected sources.