Writer, Expressive Arts Facilitator, Researcher
My name is Alyssa Blais, and I am a lifelong learner and student researcher committed to women’s health and health advocacy. I am dedicated to creating impactful programs that destigmatize women’s health and drive social change.
More about me: I am an ambivert who loves arts, crafts, tech, and coffee. I enjoy tending to my garden and embracing new learning challenges in my free time. My favourite podcast host is Kara Swisher!
RESEARCH
My research interests focus on the intersections of women’s health, ageism, health literacy, and lifelong learning, focusing on how patriarchal structures shape bodily autonomy and well-being. I am especially interested in understanding the experiences of older women and examining how societal narratives shape our views on aging and health.
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
CURRENT 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. https://stfx.scholaris.ca/items/5d5276f2-19bb-4412-88a6-de538630fa02
Hypersexualization: Countering Exploitative Child Girl Images in the Media