Tristan Hopper is originally from Waterloo, Ontario and is currently a PhD student at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. His research interests include engaging youth labeled “at-risk”, meaningful leisure engagement, mental health/illness, deviant leisure and research methodologies. He has recently completed his Masters degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Prior to ‘Dal’ Tristan completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo and shortly after obtained his CTRS designation. He has presented on a variety of topics at global, national and provincial conferences and has published several articles in the field. Tristan is passionate about TR education in Canada – recently being involved in developing a new TR program in Canada. Aside from keeping up with current Therapeutic Recreation research and happenings, Tristan enjoys running, hiking and exploring the growing restaurant scene in Edmonton. Most importantly, Tristan enjoys spending time with his partner Ainsley and their English Cocker Spaniel “Dory.”
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