UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the 2024/2025 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence.
Public lectures presented through the EDI Scholar-in-Residence program will take place in the Antonio and Marissa Peña Learning and Events Room in IKBLC, with support from the Peña Fund. Register for all upcoming events on our website.
2024/2025 EDI Scholar – Term 1 (September to December 2024)
Corrina Sparrow (they/them)
Corrina Sparrow is a current PhD candidate with the Institute of Gender, Race, Sexuality & Social Justice at UBC, whose research investigates contemporary Coast Salish Two Spirit identities, resiliency, and the use of traditional nation-specific, land-based values and knowledge in strengthening Two Spirit/Indigenous queer health and wellness. Corrina’s ancestors come from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Nation, the Qualicum Nation of the Pentlatch People, and the Netherlands. Read Corrina’s full bio.
2024/2025 EDI Scholar – Term 2 (January to April 2025)
Jennifer Gagnon (she/they)
Dr. Jennifer M. Gagnon is a Lecturer in the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. She is the creator and President of UBC’s Disability Affinity Group, which works towards the goals of community care and Disability Justice, and serves on UBC’s Accessibility Committee. Her research is interdisciplinary and embraces topics in Disability Studies, political theory, classics, qualitative methods, accessible healthcare, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), feminism, and gender. As an advocate, she is involved in efforts and workshop facilitation on Disability Justice, accessibility, consent culture, and LGBTQ2SIA+ inclusion. Read Jennifer’s full bio.
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Photo credit for Jennifer Gagnon portrait: Felicia Byron
This project is part of UBC Library’s strategic direction to engage with communities.
Learn more about our Strategic Framework.
