Associate Professor Susan C. Rodger is a registered psychologist and researcher in the Faculty of Education at Western University. Her academic work centers on school-based mental health and trauma recovery for vulnerable populations. By integrating keywords like mental health literacy, intergenerational trauma, and school-based mental health, she explores the intersections of violence, learning, and psychological wellbeing. Dr. Rodger’s mission involves developing national curriculum resources to support educators in addressing youth mental health needs effectively. Formerly the Associate Dean of Research, she supervises numerous graduate theses and currently serves as the Principal Investigator for the Centre for School-Based Mental Health.