Maddie Brockbank

(she/her)

Dr. Maddie Brockbank (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Windsor. Maddie has her Bachelor of Social Work (2019), Master of Social Work (2020), and Doctor of Philosophy (2025) from McMaster University. Her research, practice experience, and community organizing initiatives have been in the area of anti-violence work with men, specifically in exploring the links between sexual violence prevention, masculinities, anti-carceral feminisms, and engaging men in primary prevention efforts. Additionally, she has research experience in the areas of homelessness, disability, curriculum development, and creating safety for marginalized students in university pedagogy. Maddie has been recognized for her academic achievements and community leadership, which includes the YWCA Hamilton's Young Woman of Distinction Award (2019), the President's Award for Excellence in Student Leadership (McMaster University, 2019), a Hamilton Hero Award (WAWG Hamilton and Hamilton Ticats, 2019), a Women Who Rock Award (EMPOWER Strategy Group, 2021), a Mary Keyes Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service (McMaster University, 2022). and a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (SSHRC, 2022).

Experience

  • –present
    PhD Student, McMaster University

Education

  • 2020 
    McMaster University, Master of Social Work

Grants and Contracts

  • 2022
    Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
    Role:
    Funding Source:
    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Professional Memberships

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, Registered Social Worker

Contact Maddie for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision