Participant bios
Janis Rotman Rountable
2025-2026
Alison Albright, BSW, MSW, RSW, Child & Youth Justice Navigation Lead, Victim Services Toronto
Alison Albright is a registered social worker with nearly a decade of specialized experience directly supporting and advocating for child and youth victims and survivors navigating the criminal justice system. She currently leads the Child & Youth Justice Navigation Program at Victim Services Toronto (VST) and is spearheading the development of a first-of-its-kind specialized post-court therapy program—filling a long-overlooked and critical gap in services.
Alison co-authored a children’s book—which will be published in partnership with VST—to help young victims and survivors better understand the court process.
In 2025, Alison was nominated for the Law Foundation of Ontario’s prestigious Guthrie Award and received WomanACT’s distinguished Children’s Champion Award. She is recognized for identifying systemic gaps and building innovative, trauma-informed, victim- and survivor-centred initiatives in response. Her work is grounded in a relentless commitment to systems change and to supporting the most vulnerable young people.
Dr. Ramona Alaggia, Professor, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
Ramona is professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, where she holds the Margaret and Wallace McCain Chair in Child and Family. She is also the Director of the newly established ThRIve Research Incubator for Child and Youth Trauma. Ramona’s work is in gender-based violence, child sexual abuse disclosures, trauma effects and resilience building. She strongly advocates for and trains service providers in the use of trauma informed approaches. In child advocacy services she is examining multi-disciplinary team interventions in providing integrated, equitable, trauma informed and just services for sexually abused and exploited children. This research involves elevating the voices of youth and having their involvement and input in designing the services they need.
Ashley Backstrom, Special Projects Manager, Child Wellness Centre
With over a decade of experience in clinical work with children and youth, particularly those who are neurodivergent, Ashley brings a deep understanding of developmental and mental health needs to their trauma-focused work at Child Witness Centre. Currently, she is the manager of the Child Witness Program, where she supervises a team of staff and students supporting young witnesses through the legal process. In addition to this role, Ashley is spearheading the development of two key initiatives: an in-house, brief-focused counselling program tailored to the needs of the agency’s child and youth clients, and an outreach and education program aimed at increasing community awareness and access to trauma-informed care. Her work is grounded in compassion, clinical expertise, and a strong commitment to supporting resilience in young people navigating complex challenges.
Brian Bratt, Executive Director of the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre
Brian is the Executive Director of the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre, a position he has held since 2020. Brian brings to his role close to 30 years of experience in the charitable sector with a focus on supporting vulnerable children and youth. Prior to his current position, Brian spent 18 years providing leadership to the YMCA of Niagara, has worked as an instructor at Niagara College and as the Director of Development for the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara. He is a graduate of Brock University, and has made his home in Niagara, where he lives with his wife Jackie and their three teenage children. Brian is passionate about empowering young people to reach their full potential and has dedicated his career to making a positive impact in their lives. As Executive Director of the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre, Brian leads a team of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to support child victims of abuse and violence.
Carina Chan, Partner and Family Law, Burrison Hudani Doris LLP, (JD/MSW, UofT, 2015)
Carina is a Partner and Family Law Lawyer at Burrison Hudani Doris LLP. She has lived experience in the Ontario child welfare system. Carina graduated from the combined JD/MSW program at the University of Toronto in 2015. Her practice encompasses all aspects of family law, including matters relating to property, support, parenting, child protection, adoption, and domestic contracts. She also represents children in court proceedings through the Office of the Children’s Lawyer and provides family mediation services.
Carina is currently the Vice-Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Child and Youth Law section and she has chaired and spoken at multiple professional development and legal education programs. Carina has volunteered with Luke’s Place Virtual Legal Clinic since 2018, where she provides summary legal advice to survivors of domestic violence, and the Family Justice Centre since 2020, where she supervises law students as they assist self-represented litigants.
Outside of her legal practice, Carina is actively involved with various community organizations and initiatives. In 2023 and 2024, she was appointed to the MCCSS Ontario Youth Justice Task Force to provide recommendations on systemic issues within the youth justice system. She is currently a Board Member for West Toronto Community Legal Services and a Council Member for the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She was previously a Board Member for the Red Door Family Shelter for six years. Carina has also held various advisory roles for stakeholders in the child welfare system and played an instrumental role in developing tuition-free post-secondary education opportunities and privacy legislation for young people in and from care.
Dupé Daodu, Child Welfare Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism’s Anti-Racism Directorate
Dupé has worked in the Social Work sector for the past 10 years. She began her career in Winnipeg, Manitoba, supporting Indigenous youth and children with mental health and special needs through residential and treatment services. After relocating to Toronto, Dupe held various roles including Case Manager at a youth shelter, staff at CAMH’s Dual Diagnosis Unit, and developer of youth programming and curriculum for at-risk youth.
While completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Toronto, Dupe served as a Team Lead in a residential program at Griffin Centre Mental Health Services. Upon graduation, she joined the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, working on the Specialized Adolescent Team. Over four years, she advanced into leadership as the Anti-Black Racism Practice Lead and Emergency After Hours Supervisor.
Most recently, Dupe transitioned to the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism’s Anti-Racism Directorate, where she serves as the Child Welfare Advisor. In this role, she leads and collaborates with child welfare agencies to develop and implement anti-racism policies, programs, and initiatives across the sector.
In addition to her full-time role, Dupe works part-time as a Clinical Consultant for the African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) Family Group Conferencing model and with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), where she provides consultation, support spaces, and training for Black and racialized students during key transitional periods. She is also a sessional facilitator at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), delivering content for the Executive Education Program on Child Sex Trafficking and Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Dr. Nila Das, Executive Director of the Windsor-Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre
Dr. Nila Das is the Executive Director of the Windsor-Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre (WECYAC), where she leads a multi-disciplinary team supporting children and youth impacted by abuse and crime. Since 2021, she has advanced trauma-informed programs, strengthened governance, and expanded community partnerships, helping WECYAC build sustainable, collaborative models of service delivery.
With a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and an MBA from the University of Windsor, Dr. Das brings a unique combination of research expertise, organizational leadership, and systems-level strategy. She previously served in senior roles at VON Canada, where she led transformation initiatives, developed innovative models of care for vulnerable populations, and implemented virtual care services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beyond her executive role, Dr. Das contributes to sector leadership as a Board Director with Windsor Regional Hospital, Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Society, and the Ontario College of Teachers Accreditation Appeal Committee. Her work is guided by a commitment to equity, resilience, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity for safety, healing, and hope.
Dr. Lynn Factor, Child Advocate, Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
As a social worker, Lynn has had a remarkable career. Lynn worked for Durham Children’s Aid as a frontline worker, as a supervisor in child protection, and as a group leader working with adolescent victims of sexual abuse. Later, she became the Chairperson of the Child Abuse Review Team. Lynn continued her work with children on the Special Committee on Child Abuse (now known as Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre), as a group leader for The Child Victim Witness Support Program, and as the manager of the Victim Witness Assistance Program at the Superior Court of Justice where she managed all clinical staff and administrative activities related to that program. For the last number of years Lynn worked as a Child Advocate where she prepares child victims and witnesses of crime to testify in criminal court at Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.
Aside from her considerable professional commitments, Lynn demonstrates her ongoing commitment to education, community and public service by serving on several charitable foundation committees. Lynn has served as Chairperson of the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and previously chaired the Scholarship and Awards Committee and the Youth in Transition Committee at CAFC. Further, she is on the board of Covenant House Toronto and chairs the Sex Trafficking Advisory Committee and the Policy and Stakeholder Relations Committee.
Lynn also sits on the University of Toronto Factor Inwentash School of Social Work Dean’s Advisory Council. Lynn is the recipient of the University of Toronto’s Arbor Award which recognizes those whose dedication and generosity have added substantially to the quality of the university experience for students, faculty, staff and alumni. She also holds an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from that university.
Lynn was named to The Order of Ontario, the province’s highest and most prestigious honour in 2011. She is also the proud recipient of the Order of Canada in 2017. Lynn was awarded the Alumni Award of Distinction from Toronto Metropolitan University as well as the G. Raymond Chang Outstanding Volunteer Award in 2017. An avid art collector, Lynn joined the Art Gallery of Ontario’s Foundation Board of Trustees. She also sits on the Education and Community Engagement Committee at the AGO. Lynn has been happily married for 38 years to Sheldon Inwentash. They have three wonderful children and 1 beautiful grandchild.
Dr. Heather Gregory, PhD, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Consultant (Private Practice)
Dr. Heather Gregory is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and consultant specializing in childhood trauma, with over 20 years of experience across clinical, child protection, hospital, and educational settings. She completed a PhD in Social Work at Smith College (2021), and a MSW at the University of Toronto (2009). Dr. Gregory also earned a Specialized Honours Degree in Psychology, and a diploma in Early Childhood Education.
Dr. Gregory currently works in private practice providing trauma therapy, clinical supervision, consultation, and training. She draws on approaches such Internal Family Systems (IFS), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Intergenerational Trauma Treatment Model (ITTM), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TFCBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Play Therapy.
Prior to private practice, Dr. Gregory spent over 10 years at Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC) as Clinical Manager of the Assessment Directed Therapy Program, Child and Family Therapist, and Clinical Trainer. Dr. Gregory has received the Staff Outstanding Achievement Award from Boost CYAC, the Roger Miller Dissertation Award from Smith College, and two awards from Sick Kids Hospital: The Marilyn Mackenzie “Leave a Legacy Award” and The Bea McClelland Team Leader Award.
Robin Heald, Executive Director, Child Witness Centre of Waterloo Region
Robin Heald brings lived experience as a child victim and witness to the Executive Director role at Child Witness Centre of Waterloo Region and as an advocate for change and celebration of systemic progress in the area of survivor services. With a focus on ending generational trauma and revictimization, she holds a background of working with not-for-profit agencies in a variety of capacities. This includes past roles as Caseworker, Fund Developer, Executive Director, and volunteer. She has also enjoyed consultation work – leading agencies through the visioning, development, and implementation of strategic planning, governance structures, expansion plans, grant writing, and funding proposals to help organizations move forward in their vital work.
Robin is passionate about providing exemplary supports for young survivors – reducing their barriers and helping them thrive.
Kenneth Inbar, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovations, Open Doors Mental Health for Children, Youth, and Families (ODMH)
Kenneth is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovations at Open Doors Mental Health for Children, Youth, and Families (ODMH) which is in Lanark County, Ontario. Prior to his current role, he was the Director of Clinical Operations at ODMH. Kenneth oversaw the development of the Lanark Child and Youth Advocacy Centre which is governed and managed by ODMH, as well as brought to the organization, the Ministry of the Attorney General funded Child Victim Witness Program. He has worked with, and provided psychotherapy to, children, youth, as well as adults who have experienced trauma.
Ashley Jacobs, Legal Counsel, Indigenous Justice Division, Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario Public Service
Ashley Jacobs is of mixed Cree/Métis and European ancestry and grew up on Wet’suwet’en territory in northern BC. She has worked as legal counsel at the Indigenous Justice Division (within MAG) since 2016. Aside from the passion she has for her work at IJD, she also enjoys jogging, cooking and playing with her toddlers.
Nkamany Kabamba, Manager, Child & Youth Advocacy Program And Child Victim Witness Support Program, Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Nkamany is a seasoned professional in the social services field with over 20 years of experience, specializing in children’s services and advocacy. A dedicated child rights advocate, Nkamany has worked extensively to support children who have experienced abuse, navigating both the child welfare and criminal justice systems.
Currently, Nkamany manages the provincially funded Child Victim Witness Program (CVWSP) at Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC). Boost CYAC is the designated CVWSP for Toronto and Peterborough; Boost CVWSP started in 1987 and has been funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General since 1990. In this role, Nkamany provides strategic leadership to ensure that children and families receive trauma-informed services—including court preparation, support during criminal proceedings, and follow-up care. Nkamany also oversees Boost CYAC advocacy program, working in close collaboration with police and child protection agencies to strengthen coordinated, child-centered responses within the justice system.
Carly Kalish, Chief Executive Officer, Victim Services Toronto
Carly is the Chief Executive Officer at Victim Services Toronto. She is a nationally recognized leader in the field of gender-based violence, known for her unwavering dedication to supporting survivors and advancing trauma-informed systems. She is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Toronto Foundation’s Vital People Grant, the Attorney General’s Victim Services Award, Justice Canada’s Excellence in Victim Service Award (2024), and YWCA Toronto’s Women of Distinction Award (2025).
Carly holds a Master of Social Work from the City University of New York and completed the Non-Profit Management Program at Harvard University. When gaps in services emerge, she doesn’t wait—she trailblazes to create new, survivor-centered programs where none exist. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to equity, survivor leadership, and systemic change.
Julie Moore, Director, Anti Human Trafficking Programs
Julie is a dedicated advocate with more than 13 years of experience supporting survivors of Human Trafficking and Exploitation. Drawing on extensive frontline work, she understands the critical importance of immediate, seamless and accessible supports for those seeking safety and stability. When gaps emerge, Julie is driven to bridge them through innovation and collaboration ensuring survivors receive the comprehensive care they deserve.
Throughout her career Julie has had the privilege of walking alongside many resilient and courageous individuals as they navigate their healing journeys. She practices from a strengths-based and anti-oppressive perspective empowering survivors to rebuild their lives on their own terms. Julie is also an active member of several committees where she focuses on advocacy, collaboration and education to enhance services and support for individuals impacted by Human Trafficking.
Taunya Paquette, Assistant Deputy Minister, Gender Equity Division, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Taunya is an experienced and passionate executive leader and Anishinaabe-Kwe, who has successfully led multi-disciplinary teams to advance and implement government policy, programs and services since 2015. Prior to 2015, she held executive roles for over 20 years in child welfare and reform, social programs, and education and was part-time faculty at community colleges. As an executive leader in the Ontario Public Service, she has championed inclusive transformation across the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Ministry of Education, and Treasury Board Secretariat. Since May 2025, she has been serving as Assistant Deputy Minister of the Gender Equity Division which includes the Office of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity and Community and Indigenous Supports branch in the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
Dr. Ashley Quinn, Assistant Professor, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
Dr. 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 Ashley’s participation in projects that address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and aim to close longstanding data gaps. Ashley’s commitments, responsibilities and community roles are dedicated to deepening mentorship relationships, sustaining culturally affirming environments and providing opportunities for guidance and support for young people and their families involved in education, health, criminal justice and child welfare systems.
Audrey Rastin, Director of Education & Advocacy, Boost CYACAudrey Rastin is the Director of
Education & Advocacy at Boost CYAC. She designs and delivers trauma-informed, violence prevention programming for children and youth, training for adults and crisis intervention in communities. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master’s degree in Education and Transformative Learning from the University of Toronto. Audrey has worked at Boost CYAC for 27 years.
Janis Rotman, President and CEO of The Rotman Family Foundation
Janis serves as President and CEO of The Rotman Family Foundation as well as the Head of her own personal Foundation. Generous philanthropist, Janis Rotman is building upon the Rotman family’s distinguished legacy of philanthropic leadership. Her individual contributions are championing the development of internationally renowned Canadian institutions in the arts, higher education, and leading health care institutions through participation and financial assistance. Janis continues to dedicate her personal support and commitment with an emphasis on Canada’s youth and helping children in need. Janis has received several awards including an Appointment to the Order of Ontario in 2019. For more than twenty years, Janis has consistently made a profound difference in the lives of others through her donations.
Dr. Michael Saini, Professor, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
Professor Michael A. Saini is a Full Professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and also holds a cross-appointment as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. He is the endowed Factor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work and serves as Co-Director of the J.D./M.S.W. program. His research focuses on access to justice for children and their families, as well as evidence-informed decision-making. With over 200 publications, including books, peer-reviewed articles, and book chapters, he is recognized for advancing knowledge in the areas of high-conflict families, parent-child contact issues, and child protection within legal settings. Professor Saini is a leading voice in family law and dispute resolution, currently serving as an Executive Board Member of Family Mediation Canada (FMC), a Board Member of the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC), and immediate past president of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). Additionally, he is an Associate Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a member of the International Society of Family Law.
Jennifer Stanton, Sexual Violence Advisory Crown Counsel, Toronto Region
Jennifer Stanton is the Sexual Violence Advisory Crown Counsel for the Toronto Region, as part of the Director of Crown Operations Office (Toronto Region. Ms. Stanton commenced her career as a Crown Attorney in downtown Toronto in 2005. She was a member of the child abuse and IPV specialized teams. As a member of the child abuse team, Ms. Stanton focused on Internet Child Exploitation (“ICE”) prosecutions. Ms. Stanton also prosecuted several homicides, acted for the Crown at the Ontario Review Board, and argued summary conviction appeals. In 2020, Ms. Stanton held the position of High-Risk Offender Crown for the Toronto region. She oversaw all applications under Part XXIV of the Criminal Code in the Toronto region and argued complicated, dangerous offender applications involving ICE cases. From 2023 to 2024, Ms. Stanton held the position of Crown Counsel, Director of Crown Operations Office, for the Toronto Region. Ms. Stanton’s portfolio included overseeing IPV and high-risk IPV across the Toronto region, educating and training Toronto regional crown prosecutors, representing the Crown on various Committees, and arguing conflict cases. Ms. Stanton was also responsible for managing the Toronto Regional Bail Centre). In 2024, Ms. Stanton was assigned as a member of Canada’s first Cybercrime in Toronto, attached to the Complex Prosecutions Bureau at the Ministry of the Attorney General. There, she advised police provincially on complex cases involving cybercrime and cryptocurrency, educated Crown attorneys and police across Ontario on cybercrime and search issues, and organised Toronto’s first Cybercrime Conference. Ms. Stanton instructs in the area of ICE at Toronto Metropolitan University, sits as a Director on the Board for BOOST Child Youth Advocacy Centre, and teaches law enforcement at all levels across the Province of Ontario.
Ambreen Su, Clinical Director, Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
Ambreen is the Clinical Director at Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Before joining Boost in April 2025, she spent 18 years at the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, where she most recently served as Supervisor of the PARC program. Since 2019, she has also been an Equity Facilitator with the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS). Ambreen is deeply committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice across the child welfare and children’s mental health sector.
Lisa Tomlinson, Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Lisa Tomlinson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), Canada’s largest Board-governed child welfare agency. With more than 35 years of experience in child welfare, Lisa brings a deep commitment to service excellence, equity and sector leadership.
Her career spans frontline practice to senior leadership roles, and she is nationally recognized for her pioneering work at the intersection of child welfare and domestic violence. Lisa developed Canada’s first dedicated Domestic Violence Team within a child welfare agency, creating practice principles and guidelines that continue to inform work across the sector. Her expertise has been sought by police services, government bodies, and child welfare organizations nationwide.
Lisa’s leadership at CAST is grounded in her belief in meaningful, mission-driven service. As the Agency’s CEO (previously Chief Operating Officer and Director of Service), she is advancing the Agency’s strategic goals in collaboration with the Board of Directors and remains focused on service excellence, strong community partnerships, and achieving the best outcomes for children and youth across all areas of CAST’s work.
Samantha Ward, Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) Project Lead, Cedar Centre
Samantha Ward is the CYAC Project Lead at Cedar Centre, spearheading the development and launch of York Region’s first Child & Youth Advocacy Centre. She brings over a decade of experience advancing trauma-informed, multidisciplinary responses for children and youth who have experienced abuse. Previously, she served as Manager of Programs at CYAC Simcoe Muskoka, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving program innovations to expand trauma-informed services for children, youth, and families. Samantha represents CYAC’s at provincial and national levels, contributing to research, policy, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. An engaging speaker and skilled collaborator, she has delivered training to more than 25,000 professionals, caregivers, and youth.
Kate Waugh, Executive Director of the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, Simcoe Muskoka
Kate Waugh is the Executive Director of the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Simcoe Muskoka, where she oversees a multidisciplinary team supporting children, youth, and families impacted by abuse, exploitation, and trauma across the Simcoe Muskoka region. With over two decades of experience in education, leadership, and nonprofit management, Kate is committed to building collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally safe responses to the complex needs of young people. She is passionate about creating a more compassionate and coordinated system that fosters safety, healing, and resilience for every child and family.
Dr. Charmaine Williams, Dean, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
Professor Charmaine C. Williams joined the University of Toronto in 2002 and is currently serving as Dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Her research bridges practice and access and equity issues that affect various populations including racial minority women, LGBTQ individuals in a local and international context, and individuals and families affected by serious and persistent mental illnesses. The majority of her practice experience has been as a clinician in the mental health care system. She has also been involved in organizational change initiatives in the health care sector and has extensive experience developing and delivering professional education in the areas of antiracism, cultural competence, mental health and addictions. Recent activities include serving on the expert panel for the Mental Health of Black Canadians Initiative at the Public Health Agency of Canada and serving on the Anti-Racism Advisory Panel that developed the Toronto Police Service’s race-based data collection policy.
Dr. Yellow Bird, Michael, Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba
Michael Yellow Bird, PhD, is Professor and the former Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba. He has held faculty and administrative leadership positions at several universities in the US and Canada. He has served as a Distinguished Visitor at the University of Auckland, New Zealand (2016), a Distinguished Visiting Teaching Scholar (series) at Trent University (2024), a Visiting Scholar at Simon Fraser University, and is Faculty Emeritus, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, California. His research focuses on colonization, decolonization, healthy Indigenous aging, mindfulness, Arikara ethnobotany and traditional agriculture, and the cultural significance of Rez dogs. He is a member of the MHA Nation (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara) in North Dakota, USA and is a certified, internationally trained mindfulness meditation teacher, professional, and scholar. He is the author of several social work and Indigenous studies scholarly articles, the co-editor of four books, and the co-author of four books.