Gaye Watson Warthe

Gaye Watson Warthe is a Professor of Social Work and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University in Calgary. She holds a PhD (2011), MSW (1988), and BSW (1981) from the University of Calgary.

• PhD, University of Calgary (2011)
• MSW, University of Calgary (1988)
• BSW, University of Calgary (1981)

Her research focuses on Dating, Domestic and Sexual Violence, Disaster Preparedness, and Social Work Education. She has developed peer-to-peer prevention programs like Stepping Up and studied gender dynamics in post-secondary violence.

Recent publications highlight trends in campus-based violence prevention, pandemic resilience, and facilitator training. Her work spans qualitative research, policy analysis, and community engagement.

Scientific Awards:

• Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award (2021)
• Alberta Government Recognition (2018)

Community Service: President of Alberta Council of Women's Shelters, board member of Discovery House, and advisory roles in RESOLVE Alberta and SHIFT.