Dawn Trussell

Dr. Dawn Trussell is a Professor in the Department of Sport Management at Brock University. Her research focuses on equity, social justice, and governance in sport systems, particularly addressing gender, disability, race, and sexuality. She leads the Sport, Allyship, and Inclusion Lab (SAIL), mentoring graduate students in qualitative methodologies. Her work is funded by organizations like SSHRC and Sport Canada.

• Research Interests: Sport policy equity, activism/allyship, motherhood transitions in leadership, and methodological ethics.
• Professional Affiliations: Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (President), Canadian Gender+ Equity in Sport Research Hub.

Recent grants include studies on community sport governance and motherhood in coaching. Awards include the Chancellor’s Chair for Research Excellence (2021-2024). Teaching focuses on qualitative research methods and diversity in sport management.

Publications span edited collections like Handbook on Gender and Diversity in Sport Management, and journals such as Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health and Sport Management Review.