Lyndi Hewitt

Lyndi Hewitt serves as Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at the University of North Carolina Asheville. She is a recognized scholar whose work focuses on social movements, impact evaluation, and the intersection of gender and philanthropy.

• Associate Professor of Sociology
• Director of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Her research expertise centers on social movements, research methodology, globalization and development, health and illness, and applied social research. Dr. Hewitt is particularly known for her work on impact evaluation, with significant collaborative research conducted with the Global Fund for Women that has been cited in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Her current research examines how giving circles and women's funds influence contemporary philanthropy and drive social change.

• Social Movements
• Impact Evaluation
• Gender and Philanthropy
• Women's Funds

Dr. Hewitt's scholarly contributions have appeared in prestigious journals including the American Journal of Sociology, Mobilization, Societies Without Borders, and Interface: A Journal for and about Social Movements. Her work bridges academic research and practical applications in social movement organizations and gender-focused philanthropy.