Alexandra Doran

Alexandra is a PhD student based in Simon Fraser University’s School of Resource and Environmental Management, with close ties to the Urban Studies Program. Her thesis focuses on conceptualizing the food-housing insecurity nexus through community engaged research from the perspective of lone-parent women households renting in Metro Vancouver.

In addition to her research, Alex works as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant on a variety of projects and courses and will help lead the 2026-2027 iteration of the Hey Neighbour Collective Resident Well-being Survey Project. 

Alex has a diverse skillset, with experience in project management, strategic planning and multi-criteria assessments, GIS and socio-spatial analyses, and engagement. Through planning research and practice, her work focuses on progressing justice and equity by helping secure fair access to food and housing.

Offline, Alex can be found hanging out with her 3-year-old son (Liam), riding her bike, and cooking (and eating) food.