Congratulations to Professor Melissa Milkie who was recently elected as President of the Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN) for the 2021-2022 year. The WFRN seeks to connect academics who research interactions between work and the family from around the globe, facilitating collaboration and conversation while also engaging with and encouraging future work and family scholars. The WFRN also encourages policy makers and industry professionals to engage with the work of researchers in the network, promoting knowledge and understanding of work and family issues. Professor Milkie has served on the WFRN Executive Committees during 2019 and 2020, and we wish her the best in her new role as President!
Professor Melissa Milkie is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto, with teaching responsibilities on the UT Mississauga (UTM) campus. She is the Chair of the Tri-Campus Graduate Department. Her research focuses on culture, the work-family interface, and mental health.
Check out the latest news from the WFRN here.