Celina Solís

Celina, a Spanish native from Mexico, is pursuing her PhD in Food Studies at the University of British Columbia. Proficient in English and French, she specializes in qualitative research methodologies. She is dedicated to advocating for vulnerable communities and promoting Hispanic and Latin heritage. With a background in multidisciplinary research, she supports the empowerment of women, small farmers, and Indigenous people. As a passionate researcher and mother, she is eager to contribute to the RESPCCT team.

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Awards

• Innovator Project Award, The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, $28,950 (2020)
• Falconer Emerging Researcher Rh nominated Award University of Manitoba, $12,000 (2020)
• Merit Award for Research, Scholarly Work & Other Creative Activities, University of Manitoba, $3,000 (2020)
• Rising Researcher Award CHRIM/Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program (CCHCSP) (2016)
• Kansas State Nurses Association 2014 Research Writing Award Kansas State Nurses Association (2014)
• Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) Community Support Program Travel Award – 2,500 (Canadian dollar) Canadian Institutes of Health Research (2014)
• Research Writing Award, Kansas State Nurses Association (2014)
• Rodenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching nominee, Wichita State University (2013)
• PhD Dissertation Award – 5,000 (Canadian dollar) Manitoba Health Research Council (2 years: 2012-2014)
• Kansas Health Care Scholarship – 800 (United States dollar) Kansas Hospital Education & Research Foundation (2012)
• Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation Scholarship (KHERF) ($800.00) (2012)
• Evelyn Shapiro Award for Health Services Research, MCHP ($850.00) (2012)
• Wichita State University Leadership Academy Fellow (2011)
• Western Regional Training Center Student Affiliate award, 5,000 (Canadian Dollar) University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (2010/2011)
• Research Trainee with advisor, Dr. Heaman for research study: Correlates of Abuse: Secondary analysis from the 2006 Canadian Maternity Experiences Survey (2009/2010)
• Young Alumni Award, Georgetown University Centennial Banquet (2002)
• Student Service Award, Georgetown University- Nurse Midwifery Program, 500 USD (2002)
• Wyeth-Ayerst Student Reporter Award, Georgetown University Nurse Midwifery Program (2002)
• Appointed to Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society (1995)
• International Student Exchange Scholarship to study Spanish at University of Madrid, Spain (1991)