Biography
Lisa Smith is a member of the Department of Sociology and Coordinator of the Menstrual Cycle Research Group at Douglas College. She researches the social and political aspects of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause, as well as intersectional feminism and technology. She is particularly interested in research approaches that are community engaged, creative and informed by an applied sociology lens. Lisa is a devoted and passionate educator and scholar, who remains actively engaged within her community and many of her projects involve collaborations with grassroots community groups, government and not-for-profit organizations engaged in advocacy. Her work has appeared in a variety of peer-reviewed publications, including journals and edited collections, and she is co-editor of Northern Blood: Menstruation Activism and Politics in Canada, published by McGill-Queen's University Press. In addition to publishing in academic venues, Lisa works on an ongoing basis to support knowledge dissemination and public engagement through open-access outputs, as well as collaborative events, workshops and outreach. She is an active member of the menstrual equity activist community in Canada and internationally and serves on a number of community action groups and societies related to menstruation, including acting as Chair of the Board for Free Periods Canada. In her downtime, Lisa loves a good long walk in the forest with her partner, 2 sons, and barky sheltie or strumming away on the ukulele.
Lisa's research can be found on her faculty page at Douglas College.
