Janet Montague (She/Her/Hers) is a Nursing Professor and Coordinator at Centennial College and teaches in the Toronto Metropolitan, Centennial, George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree program. Janet is also a Ph.D. Candidate at Western University. Her doctoral dissertation explores Black students' experiences of belonging in nursing education through the lens of Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality. Beyond her dissertation work, Janet's scholarly interests encompass many areas, including direct teaching outcomes, promoting students' success, nursing students' sense of belonging, student transition, mentorship, and championing anti-racist pedagogies. Her contributions to nursing education and research are a testament to her dedication to fostering a culture of belonging within nursing education and paving the way for more equitable and inclusive learning environments.
Janet is involved in various volunteer activities and committees to uplift her community and the nursing profession. She is President-elect and Board member for the Registered Nurses Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO), Co-Director of Student Engagement of the Pan-Canadian Association of Nurses of African Descent (PCANAD), Co-chairs the Canadian Association Schools of Nursing (CASN) Anti-racism Committee and the CASN Social Justice and Anti-racism Nurse Educator Interest Group and is a past Board of Directors for the Jamaican Canadian Association of Nurses (JCAN). Janet is also an expert panel member on RNAO’s best practice guideline (BPG) for Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Nursing. Her dedication to causes that promote equity, anti-racism, and social justice further exemplifies her commitment to making a meaningful impact within the nursing profession.