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Roles and Affiliations: Sophie Hamisultane is a Professor at the School of Social Work, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Université de Montréal. She holds affiliations with key institutions including the Sherpa Research Institute, CRI-JaDE (Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Intersectional Justice, Decolonization, and Equity), and the Observatoire des Profilages (Racial Profiling Observatory). She is also a member of international networks like the International Network for Clinical Sociology (RISC) and chairs the Clinical Sociology division at the International Sociological Association (AISLF).
Education: She earned a Doctorate in Clinical Sociology from Université Paris-Cité (France), with honors. Her academic background includes a Master’s in Clinical Sociology and degrees in Social Sciences and Information Sciences from the same institution.
Research Interests: Her work focuses on intercultural complexity and clinical epistemology in contexts of racism and migration. Key areas include: 1) Intercultural dynamics and their psychological impacts on marginalized groups, particularly descendants of migrants and racialized communities; 2) Decolonial methodologies in social work and research postures; 3) The intersection of emotional, existential, and structural dimensions in social exclusion. She employs qualitative methods like family romance analysis and photovoice (Photolangage®).
Key Projects: Recent initiatives include leading the Clinic Mauve project (2024-2029), focusing on LGBTQIA+ migrant health; co-authoring a landmark study on anti-racist interventions for racialized women (2023); and developing anti-racism training materials for universities and social work programs. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy advocacy, and community engagement.
Grants and Awards: Major funding includes SSHRC, FRQSC, and institutional grants. Notable recognitions include the Université Paris-Cité’s highest doctoral honor and qualification as a CNRS lecturer.
Teaching: Instructs courses such as Social Work and Interculturalism and Clinical Ethnocultural Intervention, contributing to programs in sociology, psychology, and social policy.
Advocacy: Co-founded the CAÉTSUM committee against racism in social work education. Her outreach includes public webinars, podcasts (e.g., Être une jeune femme de nouvelle génération vietnamienne), and community-based research with organizations like the Vietnamese Community Resources Center.
