Amy Matharu is the project coordinator for the Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation. She is a recent PhD graduate in aging, health and well-being from the University of Waterloo, where her dissertation research explored the athlete retirement experience through a feminist lens.

Amy also holds an M.Sc. in gerontology from King’s College London (U.K.) and a B.Sc. in health studies with a minor in gerontology and specialization in health research from the University of Waterloo. She is passionate about making research accessible to all and promoting curiosity at all ages and stages of life.

Amy’s research interests include aging, gerontology, gender, sport, technology and well-being. She has published in academic journals such as Leisure Studies and Women’s Studies in Communication, and has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences.

As project coordinator, Amy uses her background in research and project management to improve workflow across a range of research and education initiatives at the Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation.