Rona Halualani

Rona Halualani is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at San Jose State University's College of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on intercultural contact dynamics across diverse environments, racial identity negotiation, microaggressions, and diasporic identity formation.

• Current research questions explore intercultural interaction quality/quantity
• Contextual racial identification patterns
• Microaggression experiences in social settings
• Integration of diversity in university classrooms

SJSU has provided critical support for her work through research startup funds, technology access, and graduate assistant funding opportunities.