Our Lab

The Feminist Policy Lab brings together researchers, practitioners, and students to advance gender and intersectional perspectives in public policy research and practice. It aims to facilitate the creation and application of innovative and relevant knowledge relating to policy processes and issues. With an emphasis on hands-on training, the FPL not only provides “real world” experience, but also stimulates innovative intersectional approaches to the study and practice of public policy.

Stephanie Paterson, PhD

Dr. Stephanie Paterson is a Professor of Political Science at Concordia University, specializing in feminist policy studies. Her work primarily focuses on the intersection of public policy and social relations, with a particular emphasis on gender equality, reproductive politics, state feminism, and gender mainstreaming.

Frencesca Scala, PhD

Dr. Francesca Scala’s research focuses on gender and public policy, with an emphasis on gender and public governance, reproductive politics, work-care reconciliation policy, and assisted reproduction.