Michelle Dionne

Dr. Michelle Dionne is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, serving as Continuing Education Academic Coordinator. She holds a PhD in Psychology from York University and an MA in Exercise and Health Science. Her research focuses on body image in young women, psychology of eating, and personality variables influencing mental health outcomes. Dr. Dionne teaches courses in body image, sport psychology, and undergraduate statistics, and coordinates the undergraduate thesis program.

Her educational background includes a PhD from York University and an MA in Exercise and Health Science. She supervises MA and PhD students in Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science.

Dr. Dionne has held leadership roles including Graduate Program Director and contributed to university governance through Senate, the Board of Governors, and the Ryerson Faculty Association.

Her research emphasizes protective and predictive factors in body image and eating psychology, with publications exploring fat talk behaviors, athlete health, and psychopathology in obese populations.