Colleen Loomis

Dr. Colleen Loomis is an Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University with expertise in international education policy, early childhood education, and community psychology. Her research examines collaborations between governments, NGOs, and schools, with a focus on social justice and research methodology.

Her work explores global citizenship education, community development in African countries, and pandemic impacts on educational aspirations. Research interests include:

• Decolonizing educational leadership models
• Child welfare and educational barriers
• Community-based early learning curricula
• Social attitude transformation

Recent publications analyze educational resilience during COVID-19, longitudinal research methodologies, and poverty reduction through early childhood investments. Dr. Loomis maintains an active research profile investigating how education systems can promote equity and social change across diverse cultural contexts.