Christiana MacDougall
Biography
Dr. Christiana MacDougall is an expert in reproductive justice and mental health with experience doing trauma-informed, feminist, qualitative research. She has a PhD in Social Work and teaches Sociology and Women and Gender Studies at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison University. She has over 20 years experience as a Clinical Social Worker and brings her experience in delivering frontline care to her work as a feminist researcher and educator. She is currently researching midwifery care in New Brunswick and student mental health. Christiana lives in Sackville with her husband and two rambunctious dogs (Ruckus and Fellow) and has three adult daughters who inspire her to live a principled and joyful life.
Education
2017 PhD Memorial University
2002 MSW University of Vermont
1995 BSW McMaster University
1993 BSc ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison University
Teaching
Introduction to Sociology
Sociology of Disability
Clinical Sociology
Comparative Social Policy
Advanced Topics in the Life Course
Power and Inequality
Sociology of Mental Health
Also teaches in WGST - Gender and Science, Feminist Research Methods
Research
Reproductive Justice
Mental health
Healthcare systems
Traumatic birth
Grants, awards & honours
External Research Grants:
2021-2023 SSHRC Insight Development Grant
2019 NBIF Student Research Grant
2017 NBHRF Health Research Value Demonstration Grant
2016 Nova Scotia Health Authority Research Grant
Awards:
2020 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison University Last Lecture
2019 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison Social Sciences Teaching Award
2008 Meaningful Involvement of Consumer Award (MICA), Engagement Award; Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness