Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a current graduate of the doctoral studies program in Adult Education and Community Development with a collaborative program in Comparative International Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.
With over a decade of experience working for international development organizations and conducting social science research in Nepal, India, and Canada, I am committed to using anti-oppressive dialectical ethnographic research to promote critical education for social justice and equity. I am an advocate for community-based action research and use intersectional praxis to explore the lines of oppression and fight against racialization, precarity, poverty, and other forms of inequality.
Why did you join this program?
I was drawn to this program as it is a platform where I could get a valuable opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills, I gained through my Ph.D. studies to real-world situations and make a positive impact on the settlement experience of newcomers and refugees in Canada.
What have you learned from this experience?
This experience has contributed to developing skills in research design and methodology. I have had opportunity to help plan and design research studies, and to provide guidance on research methods and data analysis. I have developed a deeper understanding of research process and improve my skills in research design and methodology. I have had an opportunity to work on research study with new topics and areas of study.
Whats next?
I am looking to find opportunities to learn new skills, grow as an individual, build network, and apply my commitment to critical education for social justice to contribute to a more equitable society. I hope to work in Newcomers’ services and community development sector.