Meet our Research Team!
Meet our Research Team!
Research Lead
Dr. André Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Victoria and the Principal Investigator for the MAID research study. The current focus of his research and publications is on aging and the lived experience of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Research Coordinator
Ashley Berard is a PhD Candidate at the University of Victoria and the Research Coordinator for this study. Her research looks at the connections between health, community, and climate.
Research Assistant
Sasha Zinovich is a PhD student at the University of Victoria and is the Research Assistant on this study. Her research focuses on dementia, medical assistance in dying, and healthcare practice in Canada.