Elisha Corbett
About Elisha Corbett
Elisha Corbett is a dedicated researcher and educator currently affiliated with the Government of Canada and multiple universities, including Queen's University and Western University. Her academic work focuses on the media representation of Indigenous women and girls, particularly in relation to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry.
Work at Government of Canada
Elisha Corbett has been employed as Research Staff at the Government of Canada since 2019. In this role, she contributes to various research initiatives, focusing on political studies and related fields. Her position allows her to engage with critical issues affecting Canadian society.
Education and Expertise
Elisha Corbett is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Studies at Queen's University, a program she has been enrolled in since 2017. She previously earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science from Western University in 2017 and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from Queen's University from 2012 to 2016. Her doctoral dissertation examines the impact of media framing on non-Indigenous Canadians' perceptions of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Background
Elisha Corbett has extensive experience in academic roles at Queen's University, where she has served as a Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant since 2015. She has also worked at Western University and the Royal Military College of Canada as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant, respectively. Her academic background is rooted in political studies and political science.
Achievements
Elisha Corbett has received several awards to support her research, including the Jean Royce Fellowship, an Ontario Graduate Scholarship, and a Canadian Graduate Scholarship from the Social Sciences Research Council of Canada. She has also played a significant role in organizing conferences as Co-Chair of the Political Studies Graduate Student Association and as an executive member of the Queen's Female Leadership in Politics conference.
Research Focus
Elisha Corbett's research primarily focuses on media representation of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people. She serves as a senior researcher for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, where she investigates the societal implications of media narratives and their effects on public perception.