Lisa J. Cunningham

Lisa J. Cunningham is a Visiting Assistant Professor and Program Director of Gender and Sexuality Studies at St. John Fisher University. She holds a Ph.D. in Victorian literature from Ohio University and M.A./B.A. degrees from St. Bonaventure University, focusing on intersections of class, race, and disability/disfigurement. Her office is located in Pioch 119, and she can be reached at (585) 899-3723.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Ohio University
  • M.A., B.A., St. Bonaventure University

Her research and teaching interests span queer literature, disability studies, and critical race theory, often exploring interdisciplinary connections between these fields. As Program Director, she oversees the Gender and Sexuality Studies program, contributing to its academic and administrative leadership.