Amanda Benjamin

Amanda Benjamin is an Associate Professor of Adult Education at the Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, specializing in transitions to adulthood and adult learning. A settler on Wolastoqiyik traditional territory, she graduated with a PhD in 2006 from the University of British Columbia and held a Research Associate role at the University of Glasgow before returning to Canada.

• Education: PhD (2006), MA (1999), BA (1995)
• Residence: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
• Key Research Areas: Youth transitions, employability skills, entrepreneurship, and retirement experiences of baby-boomer women.

Her publications explore liminal spaces in adulthood, transformative learning, and regional labor market dynamics. She teaches courses like ED 3115 (Methods for Teaching Adults) and ED 4102 (Transitions to Adulthood), and collaborates on SSHRC-funded projects focusing on First Nations youth aspirations. Amanda serves as a PLAR Assessor and Board Secretary for the Canadian Association for Studies in Adult Education, balancing academic rigor with personal life in Fredericton with her family.