Maria Veri

Dr. Maria J. Veri is a Professor of Kinesiology and Coordinator of the Kinesiology graduate program at San Francisco State University (SFSU), located at Gym 126. She holds a PhD in Cultural Studies in Education and a Master’s in Human Performance and Sport Studies from the University of Tennessee. Her research focuses on gender, sexuality, race, and politics in sport; critical pedagogy for social justice; and intersections of food, sport, and identity. She co-authored Gridiron Gourmet: Gender and Food at the Football Tailgate (2019) and has published widely on topics like sport history, dairy industry promotions, and Oakland’s Raider Nation.

Her teaching spans courses such as Sport in America, Culture, Gender, & Movement, and Social Justice in Sport. She actively contributes to organizations like NASSH, ASFS, and WSPECW. Current projects include editing Setting the Table: Essays at the Intersection of Sport and Food (forthcoming).

Research trends emphasize social justice pedagogy, cultural analysis of sport rituals, and critical examinations of food-sport intersections. Over 20 years of scholarship reveal a focus on marginalized voices, historical discourse analysis, and transformative education frameworks. No explicit accolades are listed, though her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contribution.

As program coordinator, Dr. Veri oversees graduate education and collaborates on initiatives like the Kinesiology Career Club, which mentors underserved youth. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in community engagement and educational equity.