Leah Houseman, MA

Leah Houseman, MA

(she/her)

PhD Student & Programs Officer

University of Saskatchewan

Professional Summary

I specialize in disability studies, adulthood emergence, and applied data analytics, combining sociological theory with advanced quantitative methods to address health and social inequities. My work bridges research and practice using R and Python for data wrangling, visualization, and reproducible workflows. I am passionate about translating complex demographic and health data into actionable insights for policy and practice. My goal is to leverage these skills to contribute to evidence-based policy and innovative solutions that address health and social inequities, particularly for populations navigating disability and transitions to adulthood.

Education

PhD Student Sociology

2024

University of Saskatchewan

MA Sociology

University of Saskatchewan

BA (Hons) Sociology

University of Saskatchewan

BA Political Studies

University of Saskatchewan

Interests

Social Demography Disability Studies Accessibility & Curb Cut Effects Emerging Adulthood Fertility Intentions vs. Realization Life Course Theory Aging Populations