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
Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo
- New Instructor Foundations Program
- Certificate in University Teaching
- Fundamentals in University Teaching Program
Teaching Activities
Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo
- REC 203/SOC 210 Sociology of Sport
- REC 373 Qualitative Approaches to Leisure Research
- REC 201 Leisure and Social Justice
