Dr. Nora Angeles

Biography

Nora Angeles is a Professor with a joint appointment at the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She is the Admissions Chair and has extensive experience in community and international development studies, focusing on social policy, participatory planning, governance, and transnational feminist networks. Her research interests include gender analysis, participatory action research, and the integration of gender perspectives into planning processes. She has contributed to significant applied research projects in Brazil, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries, aiming to build capacity and promote inclusive governance. As a faculty research associate at the UBC Centre for Human Settlements, she has engaged in various innovative research projects emphasizing civic engagement and community organization. Her work critically examines feminist methodologies and ethical considerations in participatory research, emphasizing the role of intersectionality in social development. She has a strong commitment to addressing agrarian issues and advancing women's movements in the Southeast Asian region.

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