Sue-Ann MacDonald

Sue-Ann MacDonald is a tenured Professor at the School of Social Work, Université de Montréal since 2011. Her research focuses on homelessness, mental health, judicialization, and social exclusion, with a recent emphasis on climate justice in social work. She holds a PhD from Université de Montréal, an MSW from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelors in Environmental Sciences and International Development Studies. Her work bridges academia and community action, emphasizing participatory research and the inclusion of marginalized voices.

She teaches courses such as 'Introduction to Social Work' and 'Principles of Social Work' and supervises graduate students in various programs. Her research projects include studies on hidden homelessness, encampments, and the integration of ecological perspectives in social work. She leads and collaborates on grants addressing LGBTQIA+ health, youth mental health, and homelessness prevention, funded by organizations like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Key research interests include the intersection of homelessness and mental health, harm reduction strategies, and the role of social work in addressing systemic inequities. Her work advocates for policies that prioritize marginalized groups' dignity and inclusion. She has published extensively on topics such as managed alcohol programs, mental health courts, and resilience among homeless youth.