Maggie MacNeil, PhD

McMaster University (Ontario)
Maggie MacNeil is a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact at McMaster University. Maggie received her Ph.D in Aging, Health and Wellbeing from the University of Waterloo, and her MA in Public Policy and Public Administration from Concordia University. Maggie’s BA is in Sociology, Anthropology and Urban Studies from Concordia University. Her research interests include health policy, gerontology, health technology adoption, and evaluation of older adult engagement in research. Between 2013-2015 Maggie was a policy analyst in the Minister of State for Seniors Support Unit, Employment and Social Development Canada. Maggie has skills in qualitative and mixed-methods research, and co-designing research with older adult, patient and citizen research partners. Her post-doctoral fellowship is focused on evaluating a community co-design initiative with older people and community health and social service providers.