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Dr. Jill Hanley is a Professor at McGill University's School of Social Work and Scientific Director of the SHERPA Institute, focusing on migrant populations' social rights. Her work bridges policy, practice, and community advocacy to improve access to health, housing, and labour rights for precarious-status migrants. She has held roles since 2006, with prior experience at institutions like Tufts University and Université de Montréal.
Education includes a PhD in Social Work (Université de Montréal, 2004), postdoctoral studies at Université Libre de Bruxelles (2004–2006), and degrees from McGill University in Social Work and Anthropology/Geography. Her research emphasizes documenting migrant challenges to inform policy and strengthen community groups.
Dr. Hanley co-founded Montreal’s Immigrant Workers’ Centre (2000) and collaborates with organizations like RASMi and CATHII. She teaches migration, social policy, and anti-racism courses. Her work highlights strategies for marginalized migrant communities, including policy dialogue and grassroots organizing.
Key contributions include analyzing systemic barriers faced by temporary foreign workers, refugee claimants, and undocumented migrants. She advocates for equitable healthcare access and critiques institutional exclusion frameworks. Dr. Hanley’s research spans transnational family support, pandemic impacts on migrant families, and anti-trafficking initiatives.
