Jennifer Donnan

Position: Associate Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Dr. Jennifer Donnan is an Associate Professor with Memorial University School of Pharmacy. A pharmacist by training, her research focuses on pharmacy practice, cannabis policy and substance use prevention and harm reduction among youth. Jennifer has co-developed the Drug Education Centered on Youth Decision Empowerment (DECYDE) strategy. This comprehensive strategy includes educator training, lesson plans and activities for use in the classroom, and is expanding to include meaningful peer support for caregivers. Jennifer is also passionate about training the next generation of pharmacists to provide true patient centered care that challenges stigma, is culturally sensitive and trauma informed.