Shametrice Davis

Shametrice Davis is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership within the College of Education at California State University, Long Beach. Her work bridges academic scholarship and practical leadership in higher education, focusing on racial justice, equity, and student development. She teaches courses such as Qualitative Research Methods, Student Development in College, and Critical Perspectives on U.S. Education.

Education:

• PhD in Higher Education, University of Denver (2012)
• MEd in College Student Services Administration, Oregon State University (2007)
• BS in Public and Community Health, University of Maryland, College Park (2003)

Her research is deeply rooted in racial healing for people of color, disrupting institutional anti-Blackness, and graduate socialization experiences for students of color. She employs critical race theory, Black feminist theory, and intergroup dialogue frameworks to examine systemic inequities in higher education. Her scholarship consistently centers the voices and lived experiences of marginalized communities.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in critical race analysis, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and organizational equity. Themes include HBCU resilience, faculty of color experiences, campus racial incidents, and intergroup dialogue. Her work appears in journals such as International Journal of Doctoral Studies, Journal of Critical Scholarship on Higher Education, and The Journal of Negro Education, as well as in edited volumes from IGI Global and Information Age Publishing.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Wang Family Excellence Awards: Campus Nominee for Outstanding Teaching (2022)
• Academic Sabbatical (2019–2020) for intergroup dialogue on race and equity
• Most Valuable Professor Award, CSULB (2018)
• Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Vermont (2013)
• Glen Elder Faculty Leadership Award, University of Vermont (2013)
• Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award, University of Denver (2011)

Dr. Davis has advised numerous graduate students and has been invited to present her work nationally, including at AERA, NASPA, and AAC&U. She has facilitated workshops on inclusive pedagogy and culturally relevant practices for faculty and administrators. Her current projects focus on racial healing in higher education. She has secured a book contract with Routledge to publish on disrupting systemic racism using intergroup dialogue.