Biography

Michelle Greason was born and raised in New Brunswick, and while she loves travel, the East Coast has always been “home.” Michelle is a St. Thomas University (STU) alumna, having received her BA and BSW at STU, and her PhD from the University of New Brunswick. Michelle taught part-time in the School of Social Work before joining full-time faculty in 2020. Michelle is a registered social worker, with experience in the areas of aging and long-term care (LTC), paediatrics, and working with individuals and families. Structural, anti-oppressive/privilege, and narrative theories form the foundation of, and resonate throughout, her teaching, direct practice, and research. Michelle is a member of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Narrative (CIRN) at STU, and she is passionate about providing narrative care/engagement training for those working in the helping professions.

Michelle’s research is largely concerned with policy, LTC, ethics and ethical decision-making, as well as narrative care/engagement, and interdisciplinary work. In all of her research, there is a focus on practical methods of knowledge mobilization. She is passionate about teaching, experiential learning, and the connection between policy, practice, and social justice. When she is not at work, Michelle enjoys being in nature- hiking, biking, canoeing, and camping, as well as gardening.