Dr. Evalyna Bogdan is an environmental and disaster sociologist. She has studied and practiced at the intersection of society and environment, focusing on topics such as floods, fuels, food, and farming, around the world in the Netherlands, Namibia, New Zealand, and various parts of Canada. In the context of these topics, her focus has been on perceptions, policies, practices, power dynamics, and participation of stakeholders. To examine complex socio-environmental problems, she applies an interdisciplinary lens with expertise in local government administration, community-based research and engagement, and adult education.

There are many opportunities for learning and changes that arise when crises and disasters occur. Evalyna is particularly interested in creating innovative educational and engagement strategies to strengthen societal disaster resilience. Examples of these strategies include the We’re Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness as community workshops and as student practicum training which she developed as a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Calgary, and the Flood Resilience Challenge Serious Role-Playing Game which she developed as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo.

Her research has been published in leading journals, including the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters, Canadian Review of Sociology, Family Relations, and others.
For more information visit evabogdan.ca.

Research Interests

Current Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Winter 2025	AP/DEMS1701 3.0	M	Disasters, Causes and Impacts	BLEN

Dr. Evalyna Bogdan is an environmental and disaster sociologist. She has studied and practiced at the intersection of society and environment, focusing on topics such as floods, fuels, food, and farming, around the world in the Netherlands, Namibia, New Zealand, and various parts of Canada. In the context of these topics, her focus has been on perceptions, policies, practices, power dynamics, and participation of stakeholders. To examine complex socio-environmental problems, she applies an interdisciplinary lens with expertise in local government administration, community-based research and engagement, and adult education.

There are many opportunities for learning and changes that arise when crises and disasters occur. Evalyna is particularly interested in creating innovative educational and engagement strategies to strengthen societal disaster resilience. Examples of these strategies include the We’re Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness as community workshops and as student practicum training which she developed as a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Calgary, and the Flood Resilience Challenge Serious Role-Playing Game which she developed as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo.

Her research has been published in leading journals, including the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters, Canadian Review of Sociology, Family Relations, and others.
For more information visit evabogdan.ca.

Degrees

PhD. Sociology, University of Alberta
MSc. Environmental (Rural) Sociology, University of Alberta
BSc. Environmental & Conservation Science, University of Alberta
Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE),
Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) Level 1,

Professional Leadership

Evalyna Bogdan is an Associate Director of York Emergency Mitigation, Engagement, Response, and Governance Institute (Y-EMERGE) Organized Research Unit, which focuses on multidisciplinary research and teaching in transformative disaster and emergency management. She is also the Chair of the Early Career Network of Y-EMERGE.

Research Interests

Current Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Winter 2025	AP/DEMS1701 3.0	M	Disasters, Causes and Impacts	BLEN