Judith Walker

Dr. Judith Walker is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Adult Learning and Education Program at the University of British Columbia's Department of Educational Studies. She holds a PhD in adult literacy policy and has diverse academic experience including part-time roles as a post-doc in Health Sciences Education at UBC's Faculty of Dentistry, sessional lecturer at UBC and University of Calgary, and Project Coordinator in UBC's Faculty of Education.

Her research focuses on policy studies in adult and higher education, transformative learning, and educational practices in health sciences. With origins in Aotearoa New Zealand, she maintains active research connections to the region. Walker's work examines how educational practices can drive personal and societal transformation, particularly in health professions education and addiction recovery contexts.

Her recent publications explore transformative learning in diverse contexts including environmental justice education, addiction recovery, and dental education. Research trends show strong emphasis on policy analysis, transformative pedagogies, and equity issues in higher education. Her work frequently engages with contemporary challenges such as climate change education, faculty service equity, and trauma-informed teaching practices.