Dr. Christine Gibb

Biography

Christine Gibb is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, specializing in migration, disasters, and qualitative research methods. She joined the university in 2020 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council at the University of Toronto, where she engaged with the Department of Geography and Planning as well as the Asian Institute. Christine's interdisciplinary teaching and research are grounded in her diverse educational background with degrees in Geography, Capacity Development and Extension, and Biology. Her research interests are primarily focused on the human-environment relationship, particularly in the context of gendered religious practices and their role in determining access to disaster assistance in Southeast Asia. Christine has conducted extensive research in countries such as Kenya, Ghana, the Philippines, and Canada, and has previously worked as a consultant for United Nations agencies and NGOs addressing environmental, development, and youth education issues.

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