Tiffany Jones

Prof. Tiffany Jones is a Professor in Sociology of Education at Macquarie School of Education, Macquarie University, and Director of Research & Innovation. She specializes in LGBTIQ+ issues across education, health, and policy, with notable contributions to UNESCO reports and global anti-discrimination frameworks. Her work addresses school climates, transgender youth health, and conversion practices. She holds leadership roles in the ARC College of Experts and editorial boards of journals like Homosexuality and LGBT Health. Awards include the 2023 Stanford Elsevier Top 2% Scientists and multiple teaching/research accolades.

Education:

• PhD, Education Policy (La Trobe University, 2012)
• BEd(Hons1), Griffith University (2006)
• BA Creative Arts, Macquarie University (2001)

Research Focus: Her work spans queer youth resilience, school policy reform, and healthcare equity. Recent projects include analyzing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and developing recovery frameworks for conversion practice survivors. She has advised governments and UN bodies on inclusive education and anti-violence strategies.

Awards & Grants:

• ARC DECRA Fellowship (2017)
• beyondblue Grant ($200K+ for mental health research)
• UNESCO Consultancies ($50K+ for global policy reports)

Impact: Her research influences school policies, national surveys on LGBTQ+ safety, and legal frameworks like Australia’s Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill. She collaborates with NGOs and governments to translate research into actionable policies.