Rónán Martel is a public health practitioner and researcher who believes the purpose of public health is not just describing, but actively creating the conditions for people to live healthy, fulfilling lives. 

Rónán completed his Master of Public Health at Memorial University in St John’s, NL. He is currently a part-time graduate student at Memorial’s Department of Political Science where he studies the health impacts of policies and power structures and the political processes through which they might be changed.

He has completed research projects on a range of topics including housing, aging in place, 2SLGBTQIA+ health, heat safety, and the complex roles faith-based organizations play in public health campaigns and environmental movements. He is also trained in graphic and web design, and enjoys finding creative ways to support knowledge mobilization and dissemination.

He is passionate about revitalizing civic life and is active in the local arts, queer, and progressive interfaith communities. He lives in St John’s with his husband and cat where he enjoys book arts, running, and exploring the province.