Kurstin Salisbury is the Manager for the Centre for Healthy Communities within the Applied Research and Innovation Office. Kurstin has held various roles within applied research at Loyalist College since 2023, and holds a diverse professional background within research, academia, health care, and the non-profit sector. Kurstin completed an MSc in Aging and Health from Queen’s University and a BA in Sociology from Trent University.
Her project management, program coordination, and community development skills have enabled her to support the design, launch and development of the Centre for Healthy Communities as a community-based social innovation research centre. Kurstin plays a critical role in managing both the operations and strategic directions of the Centre from planning and coordinating projects to student and faculty engagement to fostering industry partnerships.
Kurstin brings more than a decade of experience working in spaces that combine theoretical and practical knowledge for applications resulting in social impact. She is an active volunteer in the community, serving on multiple Boards of Directors and committees that support our region. Her interests lie in initiatives thar promote health and social well-being through community collaboration. She is passionate about system-level thinking and finds excitement in innovating for community impact.