Aleksandra Tymczak has a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta
Her research focus is on the agricultural system in Alberta with a particular interest in the local honey and berry industries.
During Aleksandra Tymczak’s undergraduate program (BSc in Nutrition and Food Science) she developed a passion for food safety which led to pursuing an MPH in food safety. It was also a wonderful opportunity to gain more knowledge and experience in food safety within the sphere of policymaking and research.
While pursuing the MPH degree and especially during the practicum with the Food Safety Branch within the Government of Alberta, she developed a further interest in the local food systems within the province of Alberta, which motivated her to further pursue a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning with a thesis focus on the agricultural system and local food production in Alberta.
