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Lana Wells is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work and holds the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence. As Founder/Director of Shift: Primary Prevention Research Hub and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy, she specializes in preventing gender-based violence through systems change, policy innovation, and community engagement.
- Key research areas: Gender equity, Indigenous sovereignty, AI ethics for social work, and male allyship in violence prevention
- Led over $11M in research funding and 22.5M+ in prevention initiatives
- 2023 Killam Professor Award recipient
Recent publications focus on AI applications for violence prevention, gamification in male engagement, and rural/small-town violence reduction strategies. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with public health agencies, Indigenous communities, and international organizations.
- Major projects: Alberta's Primary Prevention Playbook, Strong Women's Circle with Indigenous communities, ConnectED Parents virtual intervention
- Active in policy advisory roles for governments and NGOs
Scientific awards include:
- 2023 Killam Annual Professor Award
- 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
- 2019 Alberta Inspiration Award
- 2015 & 2013 Carthy Foundation Leadership Awards
- 2012 School of Public Policy Fellowship
As a graduate supervisor in Social Work and Public Policy, she develops prevention workforce capacity through Shifttolearn.com. Current initiatives include data-driven dashboards for real-time violence prevention and cultural transformation in male-dominated institutions.
