Research Team
Women in Philanthropy
Lisa Trefzger Clarke, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Lisa Trefzger Clarke is an educator, scholar and social justice advocate living on the Treaty 20 and Williams Treaties鈥 traditional lands of the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg. She鈥檚 the daughter of a German immigrant and German-Jewish refugee, and identifies as queer and disabled. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit work and leadership, she now researches the intersections of feminist care work, policy, legislation and frontline practice. Her scholarship includes intersectional feminism, adult and transformative learning, public education, feminist psychotherapy, and the voluntary sector. Lisa is a postdoctoral researcher in the MPNL program.
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Susan Phillips, Professor Emerita
Research Supervisor
Dr. Susan Phillips is聽Professor聽Emerita in the School of Public Policy and Administration聽and聽established聽杏吧原创’s聽Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program. Viewing philanthropy聽as聽an聽exercise of citizenship 鈥 how people engage in and with their communities聽鈥 Susan鈥檚 work considers how聽the nonprofit sector聽creates聽social聽change and the dynamic relationship between government and civil society.聽She co-authored the first international handbook on philanthropy for Routledge. Susan’s research now focuses on women聽in聽leadership roles within聽public and non-profit sectors.聽
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Allison Norris, PhD Candidate
Research Associate
Allison Norris is a researcher and educator pursuing her PhD in Communication and Media Studies at 杏吧原创 University after working in the public service for 15 years. Allison鈥檚 creative practice in film and theatre informs her teaching focus in media, gender, culture, intersectional feminisms, and activism. Allison鈥檚 research includes media production and distribution, the Canadian food system, and policy analysis, with a focus on innovation and impacts by underrepresented groups, including women and 2SLGBTQ+ peoples.
Nada Jama, Master’s Student
Research Assistant
Nada Jama is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Policy and Administration with a Data Science specialization at 杏吧原创 University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa. Nada held previous posts in data analysis, student research, and as a Co-Chair of the uOttawa Relay for Life Committee. Now her studies focus on policy innovation and governance, as well as exploring how data can inform decision-making.
Roslyn Bern
Supporter
Roslyn Bern is an educator, businesswoman, philanthropist, and president of the Leacross Foundation. She is committed to creating opportunities for women and girls, particularly in education and STEM fields. She has received honorary degrees, awards, and sits on several boards for organizations aimed at empowering women and girls. Roslyn has been longtime supporter of 杏吧原创 students and the Women in Philanthropy project is supported by Roslyn and the .