Dalon P. Taylor

Assistant Professor
dptaylor@wlu.ca
Waterloo, Ontario
Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work
Dalon P. Taylor is an expert in community engagement (health) inequalities and social justice, migration, immigration, skilled migration, race, racism and anti-Black racism.

Areas of Expertise

  • Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
  • Immigration, Migration and Refugees
  • Race and Racism

Biography

Current research interests include: Migration, immigration and skilled migration incorporated with issues of race, racism, anti-Black racism. Additional interests in community engagement [health] inequities and social justice.

Current research projects include: Reconstructing safe space for racialized youth exposed to violence using Mixed Reality (MR) technology in partnership with Blue Hills Civic Association, Connecticut USA. Teacher well-being and climate change with Dr. Carmel Roofe, University of the West Indies Jamaica.

Courses taught: Ethical Thought and Reflexive Practice SK545; Social Justice and Transformative Social Work Practice; Afrocentric Social Work SK632; Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals SK651.

PhD, York University with an MSW, BSW and BA in International Development Studies.

Prior affiliation: full-time faculty member at Trent University in Social Work and P/T instructor at University of Windsor's School of Social Work wp program.

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