I'm Katie Vaughan, a research manager, planner, and community engagement enthusiast dedicated to improving population health through design and knowledge translation. In my roles at Dalhousie and partner organizations, I lead multi-site research projects and grants, coordinate community-focused initiatives, and translate research findings into actionable strategies for planners, policymakers, and communities. I thrive on collaborative teams, stakeholder engagement, and meaningful public impact.…

Katie Vaughan

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I'm Katie Vaughan, a research manager, planner, and community engagement enthusiast dedicated to improving population health through design and knowledge translation. In my roles at Dalhousie and partner organizations, I lead multi-site research projects and grants, coordinate community-focused initiatives, and translate research findings into actionable strategies for planners, policymakers, and communities. I thrive on collaborative teams, stakeholder engagement, and meaningful public impact.…

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I’m Katie Vaughan, a research manager, planner, and community engagement enthusiast dedicated to improving population health through design and knowledge translation.

In my roles at Dalhousie and partner organizations, I lead multi-site research projects and grants, coordinate community-focused initiatives, and translate research findings into actionable strategies for planners, policymakers, and communities. I thrive on collaborative teams, stakeholder engagement, and meaningful public impact.

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Research Manager at Dalhousie University
September 1, 2021 - Present
Oversees the management of research projects and staff at Corkum LABS and the project management of research grants. Grants include a 5-year multi-million dollar CIHR Sleep Research Consortium team grant with 80+ team members, three research sites, and a large-scale implementation-effectiveness trial. Also, a Kids Brain Health Network Cycle III Implementation project focused on improving the quality of life and well-being of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Research Project Coordinator at Community Links Association
April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Led and coordinated a project that used photovoice and graphically recorded focus groups to produce a photobook to engage the public, planners, and decision makers in action on the goal of age-friendly communities. Final product: Age Friendly in Focus: Understanding Access and Inclusion for Older Adults in the Built Environment.
Research Assistant at Dalhousie University
June 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Coordinated a variety of research projects at the PEACH Research Unit, including a stakeholder analysis on accessible housing, photovoice studies with persons with disabilities and older adults, as well as an accessibility jurisdictional review.
Community Projects Coordinator at Planning & Design Centre
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Organized two Switch Open Street events, as well as community street scaping and engagement projects.
Accessibility Planning Assistant at Dalhousie University
April 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Conducted accessibility audits campus-wide, coded, and analyzed data to prioritize accessibility needs.

Education

Master of Planning at Dalhousie University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
BA Human Kinetics (Hons) at St. Francis Xavier University
January 1, 2021 - December 18, 2025
Master of Planning at Dalhousie University
January 1, 2019 - December 18, 2025
BA Human Kinetics (Honours) at St. Francis Xavier University
January 1, 2021 - December 18, 2025

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Education, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services