Barbara Neis, C.M.
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Barbara Neis has shed light on crucial social and economic issues through her research. An influential sociologist and professor at Memorial University, she focuses on the connections between work, health, gender, safety and geographical mobility, particularly as they relate to the fisheries and coastal communities of Newfoundland and Labrador. Her groundbreaking, interdisciplinary work has had a worldwide impact on the fisheries industry and has broadened our understanding of the human dimensions of global change.