Aaron Turpin, PhD
Assistant Professor, MacEwan University
Aaron holds a PhD and MSW from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. He is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Human Services and Early Learning, MacEwan University, where he is the first dedicated faculty member conducting teaching and research for the Human Services Administration program.
Dr. Turpin has over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and human services sector, supporting diverse groups in a variety of positions, including leading research and evaluation projects with community-based health and mental health organizations. He is a passionate and dedicated scholar in the social entrepreneurship and social enterprise field and has co-authored over 20 manuscripts examining topics in human services. Aaron’s work explores the development and implementation of innovative, market-based approaches to community empowerment, focusing specifically on organizational dynamics (such as management competencies and funding models) that promote equity using a socially entrepreneurial lens.
Aaron joined the Board in 2024 and serves as Co-Chair of the Conference committee.
