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Marina Morgenshtern is an Associate Professor and Director at Trent University's Durham GTA campus in Oshawa, Ontario. She holds a PhD in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University (2013), an MSW from Tel-Aviv University (2002), and a BSW from Tel-Aviv University (1994). Her work bridges academia, practice, and advocacy with a focus on marginalized populations.
- Roles: Director of Social Work Programs, Trent University; Faculty member since 2013
- Affiliations: Durham GTA Campus, Trent University; active in Canadian and international social work networks
Her research explores immigrant integration, anti-oppressive social work, and decolonizing practice. Key areas include feminist intersectionality, Indigenous rights, and labor market barriers for racialized immigrants. She has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored the textbook Re-Search Methods in Social Work (2024).
Marina has secured $120,000+ in grants, including SSHRC and Region of Durham funding. Her work emphasizes knowledge mobilization through photovoice projects and community partnerships. Awards include multiple Symons Award nominations and a 2020 Trent Merit Award for Service.
- Grants: SSHRC Exchange Grants (2023, 2018), Region of Durham Research Grant (2021), Trent Dean’s Research Award (2023)
- Community Engagement: Photovoice exhibits on immigrant employment challenges; workshops addressing newcomer hazing in labor markets
She has presented globally at conferences like the European Conference on Social Work Education and the International Consortium for Social Development. Her teaching focuses on contextualized social work education, blending theory with community-based practice.
