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Muna-Udbi Abdulkadir Ali is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Environment and Urban Change at York University. With a PhD in Curriculum and Pedagogy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, and a Master’s degree in Sociology from York University, she brings a rich interdisciplinary perspective to her work. Her research interests span diverse fields such as Black Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Environmental Justice, focusing on issues related to race, gender, class, and surveillance. Ali collaborates on various projects, including the 'Bridging gaps, building futures' initiative exploring Black faculty cluster hires across Canadian universities. Her publications include contributions to scholarly books and notable articles addressing anti-racist frameworks and critical pedagogy. Ali’s academic journey includes previous roles at California State University San Marcos and Christopher Newport University. She actively engages in curriculum development and policy consultation in Canada and beyond, aiming to influence education through a lens of equity and social justice.
Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.