Karen Nelson

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Research Shop Manager
(519) 824-4120 ext. 54093

Karen is responsible for developing and managing projects, building community relationships, building capacity of graduate students engaged in CES/CER and brokering research across programs. Over the past 10 years, she has worked in both academic and community settings on research related to community health, housing, economic and rural development, planning and social services. Most recently, Karen (along with a colleague) conducted a research study to critically reflect on the Research Shop, its practices, and its impacts.