Anne-Marie Turnage

Anne-Marie Turnage is an Instructor in the Department of History and Philosophy at Virginia State University (VSU), based in Colson Hall, 101-C. She previously served at Lock Haven University, where she held roles such as Faculty Senate member and contributor to various committees. Turnage specializes in Rural and Gender Geography, Informal Economy, Qualitative Research Methods, Global Studies, and Service Learning. Her work often bridges community-based research with global contexts, emphasizing reciprocal partnerships in international education.

Turnage holds a Ph.D. in Geography (ABD), a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies, an M.A. in History, and a B.A. in Anthropology from West Virginia University, Mary Washington College, and other institutions. Her educational background reflects a multidisciplinary approach to geographic and social science inquiry.

Her research interests focus on understanding socio-economic dynamics in marginalized regions, particularly through lenses of gender and development. She has explored topics like the informal economy in Appalachia, global service-learning initiatives in Morocco, and the interplay between local and global contexts in community projects. Her presentations and publications highlight innovative pedagogical methods and community engagement.

Turnage has administered nearly $600,000 in grants from organizations like the American Association of Geographers, PennSERVE, and the Pennsylvania Campus Compact. Her grants supported service-learning, civic engagement, and community-based research. Notable awards include the 2007 Volunteer of the Year and the 2004 Excellence in Leadership Development Award.

She actively participates in academic and civic organizations, serving on advisory boards for entities like the Virginia State University International Education Advisory Council and contributing to panels on global citizenship and social issues. Her service activities include leadership roles in AmeriCorps programs, robotics task forces, and community development initiatives.