Assistant Professor
122 Frank Kennedy Centre
204-474-6296
stephanie.chesser@umanitoba.ca
Dr. Chesser is currently accepting master's student applications
The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. More
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Assistant Professor
122 Frank Kennedy Centre
204-474-6296
stephanie.chesser@umanitoba.ca
Dr. Chesser is currently accepting master's student applications
During her master’s degree, Dr. Stephanie Chesser discovered the field of recreation and leisure studies and developed a deep understanding of the vital role they play in our health, well-being and quality of life. This led her to pursue her PhD in Recreation and Leisure Studies (specialization in aging, health and well-being) through the University of Waterloo. In 2017, she moved to Manitoba to complete her postdoctoral work through the University of Manitoba’s Centre on Aging. Chesser has been teaching at the university level since 2011.
When not at work, Chesser enjoys spending time with her family, travel (via planes, trains, and automobiles to places near and far), cooking and the occasional theatre movie.
Dr. Chesser's research explores the intersection of leisure, aging, health and well-being. She is particularly interested in ways we can create more inclusive communities for people to live, work, study and recreate in. Within her research, she uses qualitative methods grounded in reciprocity, respect, and the centring of participant perspectives.