Eunjung Lee

Eunjung Lee is a Professor and the Factor-Inwentash Chair in Mental Health & Health at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, where she also serves as the Associate Dean, Academic. She holds a Ph.D. from Smith College. Her research focuses on cross-cultural psychotherapy, clinical practice in community mental health, and simulation-based learning in social work education. She critically examines policy discourses affecting immigrants and refugees under neoliberalism, challenging traditional notions of multiculturalism. Lee teaches clinical courses in the MSW program and social work theory at the doctoral level, emphasizing culturally responsive practice and social justice.

Research & Grants

• Explores anti-Asian racism, youth cannabis use, and technology’s role in mental health for marginalized groups.
• Recipient of grants including the Simulation-Based Learning in Social Work Education and Global Research Network for Student Mental Health.

Teaching & Leadership

• Chairs the MSW clinical curriculum and mentors students in critical practice.
• Advances equity through academic leadership and policy advocacy.

Labs & Initiatives

• Leads the Inlight Initiative for student mental health.
• Pioneers digital simulation tools for culturally competent practice.