Festus Moasun

Dr. Festus Moasun is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work, University of Windsor. His work bridges critical qualitative research with (dis)Ability, mental health, and immigrant populations in the Global South. Previously teaching at Wilfrid Laurier University, King’s College (University of Western Ontario), and the University of Regina, Dr. Moasun integrates decolonial frameworks and participatory action research to address knowledge creation politics. He holds a PhD from Wilfrid Laurier University and a BA/M.Phil. from the University of Ghana.

Research Focus

• (dis)Ability and mental health in the Global South
• Decoloniality and knowledge equity
• Transnational migration
• Social work pedagogy
• Digital ethnography

Recent Publications

• 2024: Disability stigma in Ghana (book)
• 2024: Transnational migration and globalization (book chapter)
• 2023: Critical disability perspectives (book chapter)
• 2023: Mental health disparities in Canada (peer-reviewed article)

Honors and Leadership

• Carnegie Scholar
• Queen Elizabeth Scholar
• Co-Chair, School of Social Work EDID Committee
• Advisory Board Member, Innovation & Imagination Health and Wellness Inc.

Dr. Moasun’s practice experience includes working with persons with (dis)abilities and internally displaced youth in Ghana, alongside advocacy for equity, diversity, and inclusivity in academia.