Christina Haynes

Christina Haynes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Pennsylvania State University. She holds a B.S. in History and English from Louisiana State University, an M.A. in African American and African Studies from Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in Education and Human Ecology from Ohio State University. Her academic work centers on the intersection of race, gender, and space within higher education contexts.

Research Focus

Dr. Haynes' scholarship investigates:

• The navigation strategies of academically successful Black women in predominantly White institutions (PWIs)
• Media representations of Michelle Obama and their societal implications
• Spatial practices and emotional labor in educational environments
• Counter-narratives challenging racial and gender stereotypes

Her research employs frameworks including Black Feminist geography and intersectionality to analyze how race, gender, and institutional spaces shape educational experiences.

Publication Themes

Her publications (2011-2022) demonstrate consistent focus on African American women's educational experiences and media representation. Major thematic clusters include:

• Qualitative analyses of spatial navigation in PWIs
• Critical media studies of Michelle Obama's public image
• Historical examinations of racial violence and resistance
• Methodological innovations in narrative and content analysis

Professional Activities

She is currently authoring a book on academically successful African American women at PWIs. Her teaching includes courses such as African American Women (AFAM 101N) and Afro-American Studies Seminar (AFAM 401). No awards, grants, or student advisement details are available in the source materials.