"We need to push for better equity, inclusion, and social justice everywhere. Everyone benefits when freedom prevails."
- Robert Mizzi
- Robert Mizzi
I am a first generation, settler, white, cisgender, gay/queer Canadian, with Maltese and British parents. I grew up in a working class family situated in rural and northern communities. I am originally from the province of Ontario, but currently reside in the province of Manitoba. Besides Canada, I have lived and worked in Japan, the United Kingdom, Kosovo, and the United States.
I am the Canada Research Chair in Queer, Community, and Diversity Education and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. I am Editor Emeritus of the Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education and President Emeritus of the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education. In 2022, I will be inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame, becoming the 12th Canadian member in its 25-year history.
I hold a Honours Bachelor of Arts (Drama-in-Education) and Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor, a Master of Education (International/Global Education) from the University of Alberta, a Graduate Certificate (Higher Education Online Pedagogy) from the University of Illinois-Springfield, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Education) from York University.
I focus on educational interventions that generate social, organizational, and systemic changes that centralize two-spirit, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and other diverse identities and knowledge.
I have raised over $1,000,000 in research funds as a Principal Investigator and I have extensive experience leading local and international research projects. I am also an invited reviewer of education programs both in university and community settings.
I have held visiting scholar appointments at the University of Pristina in Mitrovica (Kosovo) and the Faber Residency for Arts, Sciences, and Humanities (Catalonia).
I have published five books, two journal special issues, and over 50 academic papers in the areas of educational administration and adult education.
Prior to joining academe, I was a middle years school teacher, post-conflict education aid worker, and educational programs manager. I also sat on the Board of Directors for Queer Peace International and the Lambda Scholarship Foundation.
Nice to meet you!
I am the Canada Research Chair in Queer, Community, and Diversity Education and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. I am Editor Emeritus of the Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education and President Emeritus of the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education. In 2022, I will be inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame, becoming the 12th Canadian member in its 25-year history.
I hold a Honours Bachelor of Arts (Drama-in-Education) and Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor, a Master of Education (International/Global Education) from the University of Alberta, a Graduate Certificate (Higher Education Online Pedagogy) from the University of Illinois-Springfield, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Education) from York University.
I focus on educational interventions that generate social, organizational, and systemic changes that centralize two-spirit, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and other diverse identities and knowledge.
I have raised over $1,000,000 in research funds as a Principal Investigator and I have extensive experience leading local and international research projects. I am also an invited reviewer of education programs both in university and community settings.
I have held visiting scholar appointments at the University of Pristina in Mitrovica (Kosovo) and the Faber Residency for Arts, Sciences, and Humanities (Catalonia).
I have published five books, two journal special issues, and over 50 academic papers in the areas of educational administration and adult education.
Prior to joining academe, I was a middle years school teacher, post-conflict education aid worker, and educational programs manager. I also sat on the Board of Directors for Queer Peace International and the Lambda Scholarship Foundation.
Nice to meet you!
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