Nancy Clark

Nancy Clark is Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria, specializing in community-engaged research with immigrant, refugee, ethno-cultural and racialized populations. As an affiliate with the UBC Centre for Migration Studies, her work applies intersectionality frameworks to mental health policy and equity-oriented care.

Research focuses on:

• Structural vulnerabilities in displaced populations
• Culturally safe mental health services
• Arts-based participatory methods
• Anti-racism in healthcare systems

Current projects include CIHR-funded initiatives on mental health access for Black refugees and SSHRC-supported work on LGBTQIA+ migrant students' wellbeing. Recent publications examine refugee mental health through photovoice, race data collection in healthcare, and Indigenous-led harm reduction programs.

Awards:

• 2020 Excellence in Advancing Nursing Knowledge & Research Award
• MSHRBC Scholar Award
• University of Victoria President's Chair

Teaches courses on global health, mental health-substance use intersections, and community health systems. Committee roles include Academic Advisory Committee on Equity and Diversity.