Giana is an interdisciplinary scholar interested in critical migration and diaspora research, leisure and well-being, and creative anti-colonial/-oppressive qualitative approaches.
Education
PhD in progress, University of Waterloo
MA, Dalhousie University
BSc, Dalhousie University
Certificate (Human Kinetics/Sports Studies), University of the Philippines
Scholarships, Awards, and Recognition
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship
Ross and Doris Dixon Graduate Scholarship in Health
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
University of Waterloo Provost Doctoral Entrance Award for Women
Dalhousie University Program Continuation Scholarship
Teaching Training
Teaching Assistant Workshop Facilitator, Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo (uW CTE)
https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/profiles/giana-tomas
Completed Training (uW CTE)
- New Instructor Foundations Program
- Certificate in University Teaching
- Fundamentals in University Teaching Program
Teaching Activities
Contract Faculty, Wilfrid Laurier University (Winter 2025)
(Department of Human Rights and Human Diversity, Faculty of Liberal Arts
Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo (2021-2022)
(Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Faculty of Health)
- REC 203/SOC 210 Sociology of Sport
- REC 373 Qualitative Approaches to Leisure Research
- REC 201 Leisure and Social Justice
