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Stephen Gaetz is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at York University and the Director of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness. With a long-standing interest in understanding homelessness, he conducts rigorous scholarly research that contributes to the knowledge base surrounding homelessness and aims to mobilize this knowledge to impact policy and public opinion. Gaetz has published extensively on topics related to homelessness, particularly youth homelessness and effective prevention strategies. He was appointed to the Province of Ontario's Expert Advisory Panel on Homelessness in 2015 and played a significant role in the Government of Canada's Advisory Panel on Homelessness in 2017. Recognized as a leader in knowledge mobilization, Gaetz has pioneered efforts to involve researchers, practitioners, and those with lived experiences of homelessness in a community-engaged scholarship approach. The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, which he directs, is renowned for its innovative web-based research library, intended to enhance the dissemination and impact of research. Throughout his career, Gaetz has emphasized collaborative processes in research and knowledge development to find evidence-based solutions to homelessness, addressing systemic issues and advocating for the end of homelessness in Canada.
Canadian Observatory on Homelessness • Toronto, ON
Leading a research initiative focused on solving homelessness through innovative approaches.
Faculty of Education, York University • Toronto, ON
Oversaw research initiatives and professional development programs.
Shout Clinic • Toronto, ON
Worked with street youth in a health clinic setting.
Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.