Krissy Doyle-Thomas, PhD, is a Professor and Academic and Field Placement Coordinator in Brain Disorders Management and Mental Health and Disability Management at Mohawk College. She earned her PhD from McMaster University in 2010 and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’s Autism Research Centre, focusing on brain imaging in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Krissy has held various research administrative roles at Holland Bloorview, including Manager of Research Operations and Research Associate positions. Her current research aims to improve mental health support and increase participation among marginalized communities. She works with community health professionals and academic institutions on research-informed mental health care recommendations and collaborates with Kaela Millar at Mohawk College on Multi-Sensory Environments for Acquired Brain Injuries.
Krissy is also an Adjunct Scientist at Holland Bloorview, has lectured at the University of Toronto and Wilfrid Laurier University, developed courses for various institutions, and is a certified LivingWorks safeTALK trainer.