Cohort 3

Rasnat Chowdhury (she/her) is a doctoral candidate at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Arts Psychology degree from York University, and a Social Service Worker Diploma from Humber College. Rasnat’s research interests are focused on the intersection of the child welfare system and intimate partner violence, with a particular focus on South Asian families. She is a current recipient of the Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Rasnat has worked in child welfare, education, and residential settings, supporting individuals and families with diverse needs. Currently, she works as a research assistant supporting various projects related to racial disparities in the child welfare system.