Curriculum Vitæ

About

Vincent Mousseau is a Montréal-based social worker and PhD student at Dalhousie University, specializing in the intersection of identity development, mental health, and community resilience within Black LGBTQ+ populations. Grounded in an abolitionist, anti-racist, and decolonial approach, Vincent’s work is deeply informed by personal experience and academic research, particularly focusing on how ballroom culture can serve as a transformative space for individuals navigating the complexities of intersecting identities. Their research not only explores these dynamics but also actively contributes to the creation of supportive, inclusive communities that honour both individual and collective experiences of Black queer and trans people.

With a Master of Science in Social Work and extensive experience in both community and academic settings, Vincent brings a unique perspective to their work, bridging theory and practice in a way that is accessible and impactful. They are committed to using their knowledge and skills to foster spaces where marginalized voices are heard and celebrated, particularly through their involvement in the kiki ballroom scene. Vincent’s dedication to social justice is evident not only in their professional pursuits but also in their personal commitment to activism, education, and community building.

Education

Since 2022
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health,
Dalhousie University, Kjipuktuk (Halifax, NS)

Research topic: The impacts of anti-Black homophobia and transphobia on health and social care access for Black LGBTQ+ people in Canada
Supervised by Terrence Lewis, PhD RSW
Committee members: Barbara Hamilton Hinch, PhD and OmiSoore Dryden, PhD

2020 - 2022
Master of Science (MSc) in Social Work
Université de Montréal, Tiohtià:ke (Montréal, QC)

Thesis title: “At the Intersection of Experiences: Understanding the Identity Development of Black LGBTQ+ Populations in Québec”
Supervised by Edward Ou Jin Lee, PhD and Annie Pullen Sansfaçon, PhD RSW
Dean's Honour List

2017 - 2020
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
McGill University, Tiohtià:ke (Montréal, QC)

Dean’s Honour List
Golden Key International Honour Society

Scholarships and Awards

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (2022-2025)

President's Award
Dalhousie University (2022-2024)

Master's Research Scholarship
Fonds de recherche du Québec - Société et culture (2021-2022)

Laurent McCutcheon Scholarship
Fondation Émergence (2021)

Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (2020-2021)

William and Nona Heaslip Scholarship
McGill University (2018-2020)

Journal Articles

Au-delà de la question culturelle: pour une intervention conscientisée aux réalités sociohistoriques des populations Noires de Montréal

Charlène Lusikila, Vincent Mousseau

Intervention, issue 155, Érudit, 2022, pp. 57-67

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Conference Presentations

"I Have a Right to Be Happy, to Flourish, and to Assert My Own Identity”: Black LGBTQ+ Identity Development in Quebec

Vincent Mousseau

5th International Sexuality and Social Work Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, 2023 Jul

« Un souper presque parfait » : Construisons la résilience Noire à travers la communauté

Caroline Keisa Foray, Jessica Gilles, Charlène Lusikila, Vincent Mousseau

Le racisme en travail social, parlons-en ! Colloque sur les initiatives antiracistes au sein de la formation en travail social au Québec, Montréal, Québec, 2022 Jun 17