Sandie Blaise

Sandie Blaise is a Lecturer at Princeton University, holding a PhD in Romance Studies (French and Francophone Studies) from Duke University (2019). Her work focuses on contemporary Haitian literature, migrant studies, and innovative approaches to language education. She has been involved in community-based initiatives such as 'Language Matters' (2018-2019), which developed programs for French-speaking refugees, and the Radio Haiti Archive project (2014-2017), a trilingual repository of historical radio broadcasts.

Education:

• PhD in Romance Studies, Duke University, 2019

Research Interests: Blaise explores intersections of migration, cultural identity, and literature. Her projects emphasize public humanities, particularly through community engagement and digital archiving. She investigates how literary works and language programs shape cultural orientation and social integration.

Awards:

• 2018-2019 Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Graduate Fellowship

Grants/Advising: Collaborated on the Radio Haiti Archive, a project preserving historical records of Haitian political and cultural history. No formal advisees listed.

Labs/Teams: Involved in cross-disciplinary initiatives focused on language innovation and public humanities.