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Christine Ann Walsh serves as Associate Dean (Research and Partnerships) at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work and holds a research appointment at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute. Her academic leadership spans child welfare policy, violence prevention, and health equity initiatives.
Educational Background:
- B.S. in Social Work & Welfare, University of Guelph (1981)
- B.S.W. in Social Work & Welfare, McMaster University (1992)
- M.S. in Social Work & Welfare, University of Guelph (1983)
- M.S.W. in Social Work & Welfare, McMaster University (1996)
- Ph.D. in Social Work & Welfare, University of Toronto (2004)
Walsh's research critically examines violence across the lifespan with focus on socially excluded populations. Her current projects address adolescent maltreatment disclosures (SSHRC-funded), urban design for vulnerable communities (City of Calgary partnership), elder abuse prevalence (Alberta Heritage Foundation), and optimal shelter design for homeless women. Her work bridges academic research with municipal policy development and clinical practice.
Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to child welfare policy, Indigenous mothering frameworks, and FASD-homelessness linkages. Recent scholarship emphasizes narrative methodologies and community-based knowledge production, particularly regarding women's experiences within child welfare systems.
Academic Leadership:
- Associate Dean (Research and Partnerships), Faculty of Social Work (2020-2025)
- Child Health & Wellness Researcher, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
- Principal Investigator, Social Science and Humanities Research Council projects
Walsh teaches graduate courses including SOWK 672 (Thesis Research Development), SOWK 721 (Integrative Research Colloquia), and SOWK 741 (Research Foundations). Her mentorship framework publications highlight commitment to strengthening research capacity across social work disciplines. Current strategic initiatives focus on child health and wellness through interdisciplinary partnerships.
