Shaunelle Gregory is a Master of Social Work student at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from York University, a Certificate in Black Canadian Studies, and a Social Service Worker Diploma from Humber College. She is also registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Shaunelle brings experience in community-based social services, supporting older adults, people experiencing vision loss, and individuals navigating social and emotional challenges. Her experiences have strengthened her commitment to accessibility, inclusion, empowerment, and social justice.
As an emerging social worker, Shaunelle is particularly interested in the intersections of housing, homelessness, poverty, disability, and systemic inequities. She is passionate about understanding how policies and systems impact women and marginalized communities and believes everyone deserves access to safe, affordable, and accessible housing.
Through her placement with the Women’s National Housing & Homelessness Network, Shaunelle hopes to deepen her knowledge of housing and homelessness advocacy and policy while contributing her skills and perspective to advancing housing justice. She looks forward to learning from the Network and supporting meaningful efforts to amplify the voices and experiences of women and gender-diverse people across Canada.