John Graham

John Graham is a Professor at the School of Social Work, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. Former Director at UBC and Florida Atlantic University, his work spans social policy, spirituality in social work, multicultural practice, and homelessness prevention. Based in Kelowna, BC, he leads the Kelowna Homelessness Research Collaborative with over $1 million in funding.

• Ph.D. in Social Work (University of Toronto, 1996)
• MA (Queen’s University, 1990)
• MSW (University of Toronto, 1989)
• BA (Trinity College Toronto)

His research integrates social policy analysis with community-based initiatives, focusing on employee well-being, multicultural social work frameworks, and Bedouin-Arab development studies. Current projects address homelessness reduction via the Journey Home initiative, combining spatial policy analysis with health interventions.

Recent publications emphasize climate-related health risks for homeless populations, cross-sectoral partnerships, and spiritual dimensions in social work education. He has secured over $35 million in total research funding, with active projects targeting housing stability and community engagement.

• Fellow, American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (2022)
• Teaching Award for Graduate Student Mentoring (2014)

As a mentor to over 100 graduate students, he bridges academic rigor with practical application. The Kelowna Homelessness Research Collaborative under his leadership prioritizes tier-one publications, interdisciplinary training, and policy advocacy.