Jeri Brittin, Ph.D.
Social and Behavioral Sciences Director
"All problems — even the most technical ones — have a human side. I am passionate about focusing on the human outcomes we aim to achieve through HDR’s diverse range of work."
Jeri leads our transdisciplinary team of social, behavioural and health scientists, and analysts whose work informs optimal strategies, planning, organizational, and design decision-making.
With her background in design, doctoral training in social and behavioural health promotion, along with experience leading multidisciplinary teams, Jeri is passionate about developing human-centred environments, strategies, and systems. Her work often focuses on experiential, behavioural, and wellness-related outcomes related to environmental and social determinants in neighbourhoods, cities, buildings, campuses, and organizations.
Jeri maintains an active national and international research collaboration network — she is a frequent speaker within the industry, has published numerous refereed articles, and serves on several national committees focused on design and health.
