Kaitrin Doll
Kaitrin Doll
(They/them)
BSW
MSW
Diploma in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership (DPNL)
Research Interests:
- 2LGBTQIA+
- Gender Affirming Healthcare
- Trans and Gender Diverse Populations and Sport
- Policy
- Community Development
Thesis Prospectus: Reimagining Roller Derby: Study of Sexual and Gender Diverse Populations and Mental Health in Sport
Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shelley Craig
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Bio
Kaitrin Doll (they/them) is a fifth-year doctoral candidate with a focused research interest in sexual and gender diverse (SGD) populations. Their work explores the complex relationships between community membership, social support, connectedness, and mental wellness. Kaitrin’s doctoral research delves into the impact of sport participation in affirming environments, with a particular emphasis on roller derby, to understand its role in stress-coping, identity affirmation, community building, joy, and mental wellness for SGD individuals. With a solid background in social work, Kaitrin brings hands-on experience in inner city social work, community development, social innovation, and 2SLGBTQIA+ health and policy. They are currently a course instructor in social work and social policy at the University of Toronto, where they are dedicated to advancing knowledge, destabilizing the status quo, and actively supporting and uplifting student voices and learning experiences.