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Professor Shelley L. Craig is a Canada Research Chair in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. With a PhD from Florida International University, her research program focuses on cultivating resilience in marginalized populations through innovative community-based interventions.
Her primary research examines:
- Needs assessment of sexual/gender minority youth
- Development of tailored mental health interventions
- Role of health social workers in addressing social determinants
- Competency development in social work education
Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on digital resilience, community-based interventions, and mental health disparities in LGBTQ+ populations. Research employs mixed methods including digital ethnography and community participatory approaches.
Awards and honors:
- Fellow of AAAS (2017)
- International Coral Reef Society Fellow (2016)
- Rachel Carson Lecturer, AGU (2021)
Current projects include NIH-funded studies on LGBTQ+ older adult social care and youth experiences in residential care systems. Leads international research teams across North America and Europe, securing over $2M in recent grants.
