Educator, Writer, Facilitator, Feminist
My name is Alyssa Blais, and I am a lifelong learner and student researcher with a solid commitment to community development and women’s health. With over fifteen years of experience in nonprofit leadership, I have dedicated my career to creating impactful programs that promote mental wellness, destigmatize women’s health, and drive social change.
Outside work, I am an ambivert who loves arts and crafts, coffee, and my dog, Lulu. I enjoy hiking, tending to my garden, and embracing new learning opportunities in my free time. My favourite podcast is “PIVOT”
RESEARCH
My research interests focus on the intersections of women’s health, ageism, adult education, and how patriarchal structures impact bodily autonomy and health. I am especially drawn to the lived experiences of older women and the societal norms that influence our understanding of aging.
CV
- Master of Adult Education (M.Ad.Ed.) in Women’s Leadership and Community Development – St. Francis Xavier University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Women’s Leadership – Coady Institute and Canadian Women’s Foundation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Institutional Administration – Concordia University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology – Concordia University
- Certificate in Creatively Fit Coaching and Open Studio Project Facilitator Training
- Certificates in Mental Health First Aid, Working Mind, and Peer Support
MEMBERSHIP/VOLUNTEER
Co-Chair of Annapolis Community Health Board
Member of CASAE | ACÉÉA
PUBLICATIONS
Blais, A. (2024). Women, Menopause, and Menopause Learning: A Critical Feminist Analysis. [Forthcoming publication].