Who We Are
Zana Marie Lutfiyya- Social Valuation Theme
Ph.D. (Syracuse University); M.Sc. (Syracuse University); B.A.(University of Manitoba)
Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Programs) & Professor
Ph: (204) 474-9009
Room 227 Education Building
Zana Marie Lutfiyya leads research initiatives within this theme that examine the influence of the social (de)valuation of vulnerable populations through the construction of perceptions and biases on end of life care. Zana Lutfiyya completed her graduate training and post doctoral work at the Center on Human Policy, Syracuse University. She joined the University of Manitoba in 1992. Her longstanding research interest has been identifying and examining the factors that help or hinder the valued social participation of individuals with intellectual disabilities in community life. In recent years this has included facilitating the participation of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the research process, as participants and in helping determine research goals and questions.
Areas of Specialization:
- Disability Studies
- Inclusive Education
- Qualitative Research Methods
Research Interests:
- Valued social participation of individuals with intellectual disabilities
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