Dr. Jillian Roberts is an Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Victoria, as well as a Registered Psychologist and Certified Teacher.

She is a member of the Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies, facilitating courses to help teachers work effectively with students with learning difficulties and/or special needs. Her current research interests centre around better understanding the school experiences of children and families with chronic/terminal illness using a variety of qualitative research methodologies. Dr. Roberts also provides support to a number of graduate students in the Educational Psychology Department.