Hana is a third year Health Sciences student at McMaster University, with a background in contemporary art. Her academic interests include health equity, the ways in which urban planning and architecture influence public health, and contemporary art as a means for civic engagement. She really cares about learning from and caring for older adults in the community. She has done a lot of research focused on optimizing health for older adults and is passionate about age-friendly cities. She is equally passionate about the intersections between inter-sectional feminism and public health. She enjoys being active by playing ice hockey, running with her dog, hiking, canoeing, camping and traveling. She spends her time cheering on the Montréal Canadiens, or finding the best coffee and ice cream in Hamilton. She really enjoys exploring Hamilton to find new cafes, restaurants, and art galleries. She enjoys cycling and running and being active in her pursuits - she's a bit of an adrenaline junkie - and she really wants to go skydiving. She spent a month backpacking in the Yukon, which she considers one of the most incredible experiences of her life. Her favourite meal is breakfast, which is peanut butter and banana toast. In her downtime, she loves listening to and discovering new music, designing cityscapes, taking photos, and sculpting. She's a native Torontonian and the City remains close to her heart. She will rep the East End until she dies, although at some point, she would love to live near the mountains. Moving forward, she hopes to find communities that help her to grow as a person and work towards a collective greater good.
Hana Brath