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Lerona Dana Lewis is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, specializing in Black Youth Studies with a focus on anti-Black racism in K-12 education systems. She holds a PhD from McGill University's Faculty of Education and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in medical education faculty development at McGill's Faculty of Medicine. Her work bridges mixed-methods research and arts-informed methodologies, emphasizing social justice in teacher education and Caribbean educational systems.
Educations:
- Doctoral Studies: McGill University Faculty of Education
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: McGill University Institute of Health Sciences Education
Research Interests: Lewis investigates how systemic racism impacts Black children's schooling, particularly in Francophone and Anglophone Caribbean communities. Her work explores parental advocacy strategies, community-led education initiatives, and policy reforms to dismantle educational inequities. She has pioneered studies on racial literacy practices among Caribbean immigrant families in Montreal and the role of place-based education in fostering environmental connections.
Key Article Trends: Her publications address structural barriers in healthcare and education systems, including faculty development in medical professions and organizational restructuring in women's health services. Recent work highlights Quebec's systemic racism challenges and Caribbean national identity in educational policies.
Awards:
- Alumni Scarlet Key Award (2015)
Grants & Collaborations: Co-investigator on a Harvard University grant studying Black teacher legacies in Montreal (2025). Partnered with the LaSalle Multicultural Resource Center on community-driven research. Active in the McGill-based CMRL (Caribbean Migration Research Lab).
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the LaSalle Multicultural Resource Center and McGill's CMRL. Leads interdisciplinary teams combining education scholars, healthcare professionals, and community activists.
