Johanne Jean-Pierre Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at York University. She conducts research projects in the fields of sociology of education, child and youth studies, and research methodology in English and in French. Her current research projects investigate the social-cultural and institutional dynamics affecting official language minorities, immigrant youth, and Black communities. She works on projects pertaining to intergenerational storytelling, first-generation students’ pathways, and youth outreach through arts. She analyzed the ethical and methodological implications of conducting research with Black communities in co-authored peer-reviewed articles published in journals such as Qualitative Research, Recherches qualitatives, and Ethics & Human Research (Jean-Pierre & Collins, 2022; Jean-Pierre et al., 2025a; Jean-Pierre et al., 2025b). Participating in ENRICH (Empowering next-generation researchers in perinatal and child health) is an opportunity to mentor researchers through various networking and professional development initiatives. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and spending time with friends.