Ashley Quinn

Dr. Ashley Quinn is an assistant professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, whose research and teaching focus on culturally grounded practices to improve well-being and outcomes of young people and their families involved in child welfare and criminal justice systems. Community-led and equity-driven research priorities that strengthen capacity and inform policy guide Dr. Quinn's participation in projects that address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and aim to close longstanding data gaps. Dr. Quinn’s commitments, responsibilities and community roles are dedicated to deepening mentorship relationships, sustaining culturally affirming environments and providing opportunities for guidance and support outside of the child welfare and criminal justice systems for young people and their families.