CSAH Core Team Members

The Centre for Studies in Aging and Health has an inter-professional team with expertise in aging and health, collaborative health care practice, program planning and evaluation, adult education and training, quality improvement, knowledge translation and exchange, and information technology. Core team members are listed below.
Dr. John Puxty: Director

Dr. John Puxty: Director

Dr. John Puxty is a Geriatrician, Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Queen’s University, Director of the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health and Southeastern Ontario Regional Geriatric Program and Chair of the Seniors Health Knowledge Network and Ontario Interdisciplinary Council for Aging and Health.

Lucia Ruhland: Research Coordinator

Lucia Ruhland: Research Coordinator

Lucia holds a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and brings more than 15 years of experience in project coordination and research facilitation to her role.

Rohini Persaud: Research Assistant

Rohini Persaud: Research Assistant

Rohini holds a master’s degree in Science – aging and health. She has worked with health, clinical, community-based and research networks, communicating between and within those networks to build relationships, foster communication, and provide coordination.

Emily Mullins: Knowledge Broker

Emily Mullins: Knowledge Broker

Emily holds a master’s degree in public health and has experience leading research projects for national non-profit organizations. Emily brings knowledge translation expertise to her role within CSAH.

Sarah Webster: Manager

Sarah Webster: Manager

Sarah holds a master’s degree in health studies and has extensive experience facilitating evidence-informed action to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults. As Manager, Sarah coordinates resources (people, products and funds), develops partnerships, and manages the day-to-day functioning and activities of the CSAH team.

Sarah Linders: Digital Content Assistant

Sarah Linders: Digital Content Assistant

Sarah Linders is the Digital Content Assistant with experience in strategic communications, website management, livestream event management, and information technology. She assists the Information Systems & Web Development Coordinator in delivering high quality online learning tools and resources.

Phileen Dickinson: Web Projects & Instructional Design Lead

Phileen Dickinson: Web Projects & Instructional Design Lead

A Programmer Analyst, Web and Graphic Designer with experience in Instructional Design,  Phileen takes a leadership role in developing and maintaining the technology behind CSAH’s web-based platforms including design and implementation of e-learning strategies and resources.