Angelique Jenney

Dr. Angelique Jenney is an Associate Professor and the Wood’s Homes Research Chair in Children’s Mental Health at the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. With over 25 years of experience in gender-based violence, child protection, and children’s mental health sectors, she specializes in trauma-informed approaches and simulation-based learning methodologies.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Social Work – University of Toronto (2011)
• Master of Social Work (MSW) – Wilfrid Laurier University (1998)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology Co-op Program – University of Guelph (1995)

Her research focuses on child mental health, gender-based violence, trauma across the lifespan, and simulation-based learning. She develops tools to enhance clinical competencies through experiential training, addressing gaps in child protection responses to violence and trauma.

Dr. Jenney’s publications highlight innovative practices such as virtual simulations for interdisciplinary education, narrative shelter models for resilience, and trauma-informed interventions with perpetrators. Her work bridges academic research and frontline practice, emphasizing practical knowledge dissemination to parents and policymakers.

• Faculty Publication Award (2017–2022)
• Faculty of Social Work Early Career Researcher Award (2021)
• Teaching Experiential Learning Initiatives Teaching Award (2023)

She collaborates with agencies like the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, contributing to policy development and training frameworks in child welfare.