Kimberley Wilson

Kimberley Wilson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on gerontology, with specific emphasis on LGBTQ2+ aging, social policy, health policy, mental health, and inclusive community development. She actively engages in interdisciplinary studies to address health disparities and caregiving challenges for aging populations.

• PhD in Family Relations & Human Development (FRHD), University of Guelph (2015)
• MSW in Gerontological Social Work, University of Toronto (2006)

Wilson’s recent research examines safer dementia care spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, age-friendly communities, care partner experiences during the pandemic, and end-of-life care disparities. Her work integrates narrative analysis, policy critique, and community-based participatory research.

She has contributed to foundational studies in LGBTQ+ aging in Canada, including scoping reviews and interventions to enhance resiliency among aging men. Her publications span healthcare accessibility, mental health inequalities, and interdisciplinary approaches to aging policy.