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Orion Neustifter is an Associate Professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph, specializing in Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. He holds a PhD in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia and a Master’s degree with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville. His research interests encompass various facets of LGBTQ+ experiences, including issues related to gender, sexuality, relational violence, trauma, and the resilience of sexual and gender minorities. Neustifter's work employs qualitative methodologies to explore how intersectional experiences shape the lives of sexual and gender minority persons and how non-traditional relationship structures can foster long-term resilience among trauma survivors. His academic contributions advocate for strengths-based and anti-oppressive frameworks in understanding these complex social dynamics.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).