Catherine Wiseman-Hakes, PhD

(She/her/elle)

Assistant Clinical Professor, Rehabilitation Science Speech Language Pathology Program McMaster University

Dr. Catherine Wiseman-Hakes is a speech-language pathologist and clinical neuroscientist whose work focuses on youth and adults with traumatic brain injuries, particularly within marginalized and underserved communities, including those involved in the justice system. Her research and clinical practice address the intersecting impacts of gender-based and intimate partner violence, precarious housing, and systemic and social violence. Catherine has developed training for police, probation and parole officers, legal professionals, and health care providers, and is a dedicated advocate for equitable access to justice through developmental, trauma-informed, and rehabilitative approaches.