Rachel Loewen Walker

Rachel Loewen Walker is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at the University of Saskatchewan, affiliated with Political Studies and the College of Law. She holds a PhD in Philosophy (2019, University of Alberta) and previously served as Executive Director of OUTSaskatoon (2013-2020), leading initiatives like Pride Home and co-founding The Enchanté Network. Her research focuses on queer theory, Two Spirit/LGBTQ+ communities, feminist philosophy, and community-led advocacy. She directs the SSHRC-funded Social Innovation Lab on Gender and Sexuality, a collaborative hub addressing social justice issues. Key grants include SSHRC funding for projects on leadership and governance (2022-2027) and gender/sexuality innovation (2021-2024).

Her work bridges academia and activism, emphasizing intersectional approaches to human rights, non-profit governance, and policy. Notable publications include Queer and Deleuzian Temporalities (2022) and articles on misogyny, trans health, and colonialism's impact on Indigenous women. Teaching includes courses on queer theory, feminist thought, and social justice.

Community contributions include policy recommendations on LGBTQ2+ health (2019) and advocacy for gender identity protections in Saskatchewan (2014). Her interdisciplinary research addresses systemic inequities through partnerships with Indigenous communities, legal scholars, and LGBTQ+ organizations.