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Fiona Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from TMU, and also holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science in Health and Community Development. Her professional focus centers on culturally-informed clinical practice and community-engaged research. Dr. Thomas completed her predoctoral residency at the London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium and a postdoctoral fellowship in implementation science for evidence-based trauma interventions at Stanford University and TMU. Her research primarily investigates culturally-responsive sustainable mental health interventions, particularly in addressing structural inequities and reducing mental health disparities among marginalized communities. Dr. Thomas employs various methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and participatory approaches, to explore the complex factors influencing psychopathology. She collaborates with researchers locally, regionally, and globally. Her research has garnered funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and other initiatives.
Department of Chemical Engineering