MEET THE TEAM
Targeting Isolation is led by Researchers from the University of Manitoba and Brandon University
Verena Menec, PhD
Professor Emerit
College of Community & Global Health Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Scientific Advisor, MASC Social Prescribing Manitoba Team
Nancy Newall, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Science
Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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Co-Director, SWRLab
Dept of Psychology
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Co-Leads of Targeting Isolation
Research Team
Research Assistant,
Department of Psychology, Brandon University
Rebecca Alexandre
Research Assistant,
Department of Psychology, Brandon University
Karyna Villafana
Past Research Team Members
​Molly Macpherson-Blair
Patti Parker, PhD
Alex Rose, MA
Rosalyn (Roz) Sutley
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Aging Well Together Coalition
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Targeting Isolation was originally developed as part of the Aging Well Together Coalition which was funded through the Government of Canada's 5-year (2019-2024) New Horizons for Seniors Program. The coalition's objectives were to bring together organizations to promote and facilitate social engagement among adults aged 55+ living in Manitoba. Coalition members offered a range of services focusing on social programming, transportation, physical activity, and outreach to socially isolated individuals. ​​​​​
