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Naomi Nichols is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Community-Partnered Social Justice at Trent University's Department of Sociology, affiliated with Otonabee College. She holds a B.A. from Trent University, B.Ed. from Queen's University, and M.A. and Ph.D. from York University. Her research focuses on youth inequality, homelessness prevention, poverty, and data governance in child welfare systems. She actively supports students with lived experiences of systemic exclusion and employs an equity-driven teaching approach.
Key projects include the Community Research for Social Change Lab, which bridges academic and community efforts to address homelessness. Her research emphasizes participatory methods, institutional ethnography, and policy advocacy. Notable achievements include her Canada Research Chair appointment and contributions to youth homelessness prevention frameworks.
- Education:
- B.A. (Trent University)
- B.Ed. (Queen's University)
- M.A. & Ph.D. (York University)
Her research integrates three streams: youth inequality, social innovation sector capacity-building, and data-driven policy solutions. She collaborates with community organizations to translate research into actionable advocacy. Awards include the prestigious Canada Research Chair designation.
- Awards: Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Community-Partnered Social Justice
Teaching and supervision emphasize experiential learning, with a focus on mentoring students impacted by homelessness, racism, or mental health challenges. Current initiatives include mapping child welfare data landscapes and advancing legal reforms for youth housing security.
