Dr. Susan Armstrong Reid

Biography

Susan Armstrong-Reid is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of History at the University of Guelph. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 1982, her M.A. in 1977, and her B.A. in 1975, all in relevant fields of study. Her research focuses on the pivotal roles women have played in global health humanitarianism, particularly in the nursing profession. She explores how nurses navigate the complexities of gendered narratives and their involvement in Western-driven humanitarian efforts. Her latest book, 'Behead Cure: Walking the Ethical Tightrope of Humanitarian Work in the Vietnam War,' critiques traditional historical narratives and examines the ethics of humanitarian action through various case studies. Susan's contributions to the field are also evident in her teaching at the University of Guelph, where she leads seminars addressing humanitarian crises and advocates for children's rights in Indigenous communities. She actively encourages students to engage in research that investigates women's roles in global health humanitarian work. Her notable awards include the Lavinia Dock Research Award and the H-15 Research Grant from the American Association for History and Nursing.

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