*In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.*
Dr. Hasina Amanzai
Dr. Hasina Amanzai is a nurse practitioner with several years of experience in emergency medicine, community medicine, and working with diverse populations including refugees and immigrants. She completed her PhD in Urban Health from the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing in 2024. Over the years, Hasina has have noticed disparities in the health of immigrant women and poor health outcome as they age. Her current research focuses on exploring the acceptability of exercise interventions in South Asian menopausal women. The focus of her program of research is developing culturally acceptable health care interventions. Dr. Amanzai has extensive research experience exploring the health and social issues facing refugee and immigrant older adults. Her future areas of interest include exploring the settlement experiences of Afghan refugee youth across Canada and the impact of pre-migration trauma on their mental health. As nurse practitioner in both community and hospital settings, as well as working with diverse populations, Dr. Amanzai focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment from a diverse and inclusive lens.
TMCIS occupies space in the traditional and unceded territory of nations including the Anishnaabeg, the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and territory which is also now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This territory is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, as well as the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas.