Cameron Greensmith

Dr. Cameron Greensmith's research focuses on the intersections of queer theory, anti-colonialism, and social work practice, particularly as they relate to systems of power and inequality in helping professions. Their work investigates how higher education, non-profits, and clinical social work often reinforce exclusionary and oppressive structures, with a specific lens on neoliberal professionalism. In their forthcoming book Breaking Boundaries with University of Toronto Press, as well as previous works like Queer Professionals and Settler Colonialism and Queering Professionalism, Dr. Greensmith critiques the ways professional expectations and norms marginalize queer and racialized individuals, limiting opportunities for genuine inclusivity and transformative change.

In addition to exploring power dynamics, Dr. Greensmith engages in qualitative research, focusing on how marginalized communities—particularly queer, Indigenous, and racialized youth—navigate institutional systems that are often inhospitable. Their research emphasizes the importance of anti-racist and anti-colonial perspectives in reshaping how social services and educational institutions approach support and advocacy. This work also critically examines how white settler colonialism continues to impact Indigenous communities, particularly in the context of professionalization and systemic inequality.

Dr. Greensmith's clinical expertise is grounded in their lived experience as a queer and sober person, enriching their trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and client-centered therapeutic approaches. Specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), they provide affirming and supportive care to queer, 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and polyamorous/non-monogamous individuals. Their clinical practice focuses on trauma processing, relationship dynamics, and fostering resilience, ensuring clients feel empowered in their self-discovery and healing journeys.

Through their editorial roles at the Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research, Girlhood Studies, and the International Journal of LGBTQ+ Youth Studies, Dr. Greensmith continues to contribute to advancing critical scholarship in the fields of queer studies, social work, and anti-oppressive education. Their work remains dedicated to challenging exclusionary logics and fostering inclusive, equitable professional spaces for marginalized communities.