Dr. McKinney completed his PhD at the University of Utah on brainwave technology in mental health assessment. He served as the Research Director of Branch Out Neurological Foundation for 10 years, managing their peer-review granting program and science communication messaging. More recently, he co-founded 8-Bit Cortex to adapt his research into a gamified engagement survey platform to automate mental wellness outcome reporting. In all his roles, Ty has found a passion in impact-driven research and teaching a wide range of organizational psychology and brain health topics. When not thinking about the brain, Ty can be found exploring mountains, deserts, or anything resembling a park.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
