Telisa Courtney

Telisa Courtney holds a PhD in political science from the University of Alberta, a Master of Arts in international development studies from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Arts douCourtneyble major in political science and psychology from the University of Alberta. Their research investigates the use of theatre and other arts-based methods of conflict resolution. Telisa is co-director of Unstuck Improv, a theatre company in Edmonton that uses emotionally grounded improv and other theatre techniques to empower vulnerable Edmontonians in resisting oppressive power structures in their lives. Outside of academia, Telisa is a yoga teacher, table-top gamer, and cat parent.