Dr. Christine Mayor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christine Mayor is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Master of Arts in Drama Therapy from New York University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Allison University. With over 12 years of critical practice and community experience, Dr. Mayor specializes in trauma-informed care, anti-Black racism, educational equity, and social work practices that integrate the arts. She is known for her innovative teaching methods and interdisciplinary research, which focus on improving educational practices and policies for marginalized communities, particularly addressing issues related to anti-racism and decolonization in social work education. Dr. Mayor has participated in various committees, including the Senate Committee on Admissions Appeals and the Research Committee. She has received several awards, including the Governor General's Academic Gold Medal and the SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Dr. Mayor has contributed to critical discussions on social justice through her research and teaching, highlighting the importance of collective healing and justice in social work.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB

Dr. Mayor teaches from an anti-racist, decolonizing perspective, focusing on intersectional feminist approaches in social work.

Founder

— Present

Creative Community Change Research •

Founding the research group focusing on community-led safety and social justice initiatives.

Awards

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Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal

2022-01-01
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SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.