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Justin T. HuangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Platform Design
• User Behavior Analysis
• Online Marketplaces
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Justin T. Huang is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He holds a PhD from Stanford University (2018) and dual Bachelor's degrees from the University of Maryland (2013). His research focuses on digital platform design, user behavior, and online marketplaces, addressing topics like content moderation, influencer marketing, and platform governance. Key areas include the impact of political bias on social networks, the economics of livestreaming, and the societal costs of anti-Asian racism during the pandemic. His work bridges economic theory, marketing tools, and machine learning to analyze issues such as organic content creation incentives, long-term platform growth, and policy implications of platform governance. Recent studies include analyses of Reddit's echo chamber formation via biased moderation and the psychological drivers of tipping in live-streaming environments. Media coverage highlights his expertise in TikTok's regulatory challenges and the broader implications of data security laws. Huang collaborates with industry leaders to address practical concerns in digital ecosystem management. His academic contributions span multiple disciplines, including marketing, sociology, and computational social science.

• Community Work
• Community Development
• Social Justice
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Marianne O'Shea is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Social Studies at Maynooth University, within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work focuses on community work as a rights-based practice, addressing inequality through local governance and amplifying excluded voices in decision-making. She teaches on community work and youth work programmes, spanning certificate to doctoral levels. Education includes a Doctorate in Social Science from Maynooth University (focusing on community representation in governance), an Advanced M.Sc. in Governance & Development from the University of Antwerp, and qualifications in Community & Youth Work and Sociology/Politics from Maynooth University and NUI Galway. Research interests center on global-local community work practices, intercultural competence in education, and anti-racism. Notable projects include a MU Research Live project supporting young people in Direct Provision and co-authoring submissions to Ireland’s National Anti-Racism Action Plan. Awards: 2022 Maynooth University Teaching Award (Team), 2020 Teaching Fellowship, 2012 Antwerp Fieldwork Scholarship. Committees: Member of MU Faculty of Social Science Teaching & Learning Committee, All Ireland Community Work Endorsement Body Board, and Offaly Traveller Movement. Professional Networks: Development Studies Association Ireland (Reviewer), COMMUNITOR Network, and MU Centre for Public Education & Pedagogy. Her teaching spans community work, youth work, social work, and global citizenship education. Recent publications explore migration, social justice pedagogy, and governance innovations in Ireland and globally.

Sadia HabibView profile

Lecturer

• Education
• Social Justice
• Cultural Studies
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Dr. Sadia Habib is a Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education within the School of Environment, Education and Development at the University of Manchester. She also serves as the Young People's Programme Coordinator at Manchester Museum, leading the British Council/Heritage Lottery Fund project 'Our Shared Cultural Heritage', and is a Researcher at the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity. Her research focuses on the intersections of identities, arts, culture, education, social justice, critical pedagogy, and anti-racism. She employs critical pedagogical approaches to explore how young people engage with cultural heritage and national identity, particularly through museum education and community engagement. Habib's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on cultural activism, critical pedagogy, and anti-racism. Her recent work examines museum education, heritage interpretation, and cultural representation through youth-led approaches. Research themes include institutional whiteness, monument removal debates, and strategies for anti-racist cultural activism. Awards and Recognitions: Manchester Culture Award for Promotion of Equality and Social Justice (2021) Finalist for Museums Association's Radical Changemaker Award (2020) University of Manchester Making a Difference Award (2022) Best Outstanding Contribution to Research Impact - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (2022) She coordinates the Our Shared Cultural Heritage Young Collective, engaging over 50 young people in heritage activities and campaigns. As co-founder of The Riz Test, she contributes to diversity initiatives in media representation through advisory roles with BFI and BAFTA.

Ayça PolatView profile

Professor

• Diversity Theories
• Migration Studies
• Racism Critique
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Prof. Dr. Ayça Polat is a Professor of Social Work in the Context of Societal Diversity at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD (2005) and habilitation (2022) from Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, specializing in migration, racism critique, and social inclusion. Previously served as Integration Officer for the City of Oldenburg (2008–2015) and as professor at Kiel University of Applied Sciences (2015–2022). Her research focuses on intersectionality, migration policies, urban citizenship, health literacy among marginalized groups, and anti-racist social work practices. Key projects include BMBF-funded health literacy initiatives and municipal integration strategies analysis. She co-edited major textbooks on migration and social work, including Migration und Soziale Arbeit (2017) and Alltagsrassismus (forthcoming). Active in policy advising through roles like member of the editorial board for Migration und Soziale Arbeit journal and participation in pan-European social work education collaborations with universities in Antwerp and Malmö.

Serhat KarakayaliView profile

Professor

• Migration Studies
• Political Sociology
• Cultural Sociology
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Prof. Serhat Karakayali holds the Professorship of Migration and Mobility Studies at Leuphana University's School of Cultural Studies. Previously, he led the Migration department at the German Center for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM) and directed the Einstein Research Group on 'Migration and Diaspora.' His expertise spans migration regimes, civil society engagement, refugee integration, and racism analysis. Education: PhD in Sociology from Goethe University Frankfurt (dissertation on illegal migration genealogy). Postdoctoral roles included Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and Berlin Institute for Empirical Integration and Migration Research. Research Interests: Combines ethnographic regime analysis with socio-political dynamics. Focus areas include migration diversity management, diaspora networks, and anti-racism initiatives. Key projects: Racism Monitor (government-commissioned), MERGE network, and studies on migrant participation in unions like IG Metall. Grants & Collaborations: Funded by BMBF (ZoMiDi project), Hans Böckler Foundation, and Max Planck Institute. Co-developed the TRANSIT Migration project linking migration theory to practice. Labs/Networks: Active in Leuphana's Institute of Sociology and Cultural Organisation (ISCO), Sociology of the Arts team, and Berlin-based critical migration research networks.

• Critical Pedagogy
• Educational Leadership for Social Justice
• Decolonial Education
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G. T. Reyes, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), specializing in Social Justice Ed.D. and Preliminary Administrative Credential programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, Society, and Culture from UC Berkeley, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Stanford University. His work bridges critical pedagogy, anti-racist practices, and decolonial frameworks to empower marginalized communities through education. Education: Ph.D. in Education (University of California, Berkeley) Postdoctoral Fellowship (Stanford University) Research focuses on radical healing pedagogies, culturally sustaining practices, and dismantling whiteness in educational systems. His praxis emphasizes community engagement and transformative leadership, particularly in K-12 schooling and youth development. Key areas include Hip Hop as counter-storytelling, participatory action research, and anti-oppressive social-emotional learning. Professional Roles: Critical Pedagogy Coach for INSPIRE Program Co-facilitator of Anti-Racist Liberatory Pedagogy Academy Founding School Designer for The FREEdom School of Homies Empowerment His publications critique systemic racism, interrogate colonial legacies in education, and advocate for pedagogies rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems. Recent work includes analyzing white supremacy in academic settings and centering Filipinx/x/o American experiences in criminal justice and diasporic identity.

• Critical Pedagogy
• Urban Schooling
• Educational Leadership
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Dr. Gerald Tiglao Reyes (Taga-ilog & Kapampangan) is an Associate Professor in the Educational Leadership for Social Justice program at California State University, East Bay, where he works as a community-engaged scholar-artist-organizer on Ohlone ancestral land (occupied East Oakland). His academic work is grounded in the empowerment of young people, teachers, school leaders, and cultural workers to value their ancestral traditions while building capacity to transform their realities through critical and socio-cultural frameworks that decenter whiteness and coloniality. Reyes' research interests span Critical Pedagogy, Urban Schooling, Educational Leadership, Culturally Responsive Leadership, Critical Theory, Critical Race Theory, and Decolonial Education. His scholarly work consistently centers on anti-oppressive education, racial justice, and the empowerment of communities of color. He approaches educational leadership through frameworks that challenge systemic racism and colonial structures while promoting healing-centered and disruptive pedagogies that address both justice and healing for educators and students. His publication record reveals a strong trajectory focusing on critical race frameworks, decolonial approaches to education, and the experiences of Filipinx Americans within educational and criminal justice systems. Reyes frequently employs Critical Race Hermeneutics, counter-storytelling, and praxis-centered methodologies in his work, with increasing focus on healing-centered approaches alongside disruption of oppressive systems. His scholarship demonstrates consistent engagement with issues of racial justice in educational leadership, teacher development, and community-based knowledge production. Reyes has created community initiatives including Poetic High, an after-school spoken word program, demonstrating his commitment to translating theory into practice. His work as a facilitator of the Anti-Racist Liberatory Pedagogy Academy shows his engagement in faculty development focused on critical race consciousness. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, his research consistently addresses issues of educational equity, decolonial practices, and racial justice across multiple educational contexts from K-12 to higher education.

Christina Wright FieldsView profile

Associate Professor

• Race and Equity in Education
• Gender Studies
• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
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Dr. Christina Wright Fields is an Associate Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist College. As an activist-scholar and educator, she specializes in critical qualitative research examining race, gender, and equity in educational contexts. With over a decade of experience, she has developed expertise in multicultural initiatives, university program development, and bridging academic/student affairs divisions. Education PhD in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University MS in Higher Education Administration with Enrollment Management from Drexel University BS in Biology with minors in African American Studies and Chemistry from Millersville University Research Focus Dr. Fields employs intersectional frameworks to analyze Black lived experiences, equity in educational administration, and social justice praxis. Her scholarship centers on culturally responsive pedagogy, critical race theory applications, and amplifying marginalized voices in K-12 and higher education through narrative methodologies. She maintains active research collaborations exploring anti-racist teaching practices and institutional transformation. Publication Analysis Recent publications demonstrate Dr. Fields' consistent focus on critical race theory, equity leadership, and Black educational experiences. Her work employs diverse qualitative approaches including narrative inquiry, digital ethnography, and collaborative autoethnography. Dominant themes include anti-racist pedagogy, faculty/student identity negotiation, institutional power structures, and community-centered educational reform across K-12 and higher education contexts. Awards and Honors NASPA Region II Distinguished Excellence in Diversity Award (2018) NASPA Excellence Award Grand Bronze Honoree (2017) ACPA Supporting Latino/a Student Success Award (2015) NASPA African American Knowledge Community KUUMBA Award (2014) ACPA Multicultural Network Student of the Year (2013) Katzner Graduate Research Award, Bowling Green State University (2013) Higher Education Administration Student Contribution Award (2013) Professional Engagement Dr. Fields mentors graduate students including R. Rifenburgh, with whom she has co-authored publications. She holds leadership roles in AACTE's Global Diversity Committee and presents regularly at major conferences including AERA, ASHE, and NCORE. No grant or lab details are provided in available materials.

Lerone WilderView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ethics
• African American Studies
• Social Justice
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Lerone Wilder is an Assistant Professor of Religion at Newberry College. He holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Union Institute & University, an M.Div. from the Interdenominational Theological Center, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on the intersection of seminary education, social activism, and African American Baptist clergy. Wilder is an ordained minister serving as Stated Supply Pastor at Mattoon Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in Greenville, SC. Education: Ph.D., Union Institute & University (2019) M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center (2010) B.A., University of South Carolina (2005) Research Interests: Ethics, social justice, leadership, Martin Luther King, Jr. Studies, and the role of religion in public life. Awards: 2024 Professor of the Year, Christine R. Day Scholarship Award, and Doctoral Scholarship Award. Professional Affiliations: Co-Chair of Foothills Presbytery’s Anti-Racism Ministry Team, American Academy of Religion, Black Doctoral Network, and more. Teaching: Courses in ethics, political science, world religions, and African American studies. Wilder is an active speaker and writer on spirituality, church-community engagement, and social justice. He advocates for anti-racism initiatives and integrates leadership theory with ethical practice.

• Social Justice Education
• Anti-Racism
• Holistic Education
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Jennifer N. Bacon is an Associate Professor in Education at Naropa University, where she has served as a Core faculty member and Associate Dean. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Maryland, College Park, an MEd in Special Education from the University of Virginia, and a BA in Human Development. Her work bridges anti-racism, social justice, and spirituality through courses like 'Sacred Activism: Antiracism, Social Justice, and Spirituality.' Dr. Bacon specializes in holistic education, poetry therapy, and fostering inclusive learning environments for marginalized communities. Her research focuses on racial equity in education, overrepresentation of Black students in special education, and culturally responsive pedagogy. She has authored works including I Am an Antiracist Superhero! (2023) and Sisters in the Dissertation House (2014), and her articles appear in journals like Teachers College Record and Florida Reading Journal . Dr. Bacon also trains educators in yoga and interfaith ministry, emphasizing mindfulness and self-care in activism. Notable professional contributions include creating Naropa’s JEDI-focused curriculum and advocating for Black women mentors in higher education. Her awards include the 2023 Bookstagang Best Picture Book Award for her children’s book promoting youth activism.

• Philosophical Psychology
• Embodied Cognition
• Gesture Studies
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Elena Cuffari is an Assistant Professor of Psychology & Scientific Philosophical Studies of Mind at Franklin and Marshall College. Her research integrates enactive, embodied, ecological, environmental, and ethical perspectives to study communication and cognition, particularly focusing on gesture, social interaction dynamics, and the relationship between bodily experience and language. She directs the E.C.C. Lab, part of the Cognitive Science Research Lab, investigating how participatory dynamics emerge in contexts like videoconferencing, human-primate training, and hopeful conversations among expectant parents. Educated at Swarthmore College (B.A. Philosophy and Linguistics, 2005) and the University of Oregon (Ph.D. Philosophy, 2011), her work bridges philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and social psychology. Her research interests include 4E cognition (embodied, embedded, enactive, extended), the role of gesture in meaning-making, and ethical dimensions of interactional practices. Recent articles explore topics like paradoxical interaction practices, epistemic asymmetries in psychotherapy, and the enactive analysis of language evolution. She teaches courses on embodied cognition, history/philosophy of psychology, and ethics of minds/machines. Her lab employs innovative methods combining phenomenological analysis with empirical studies of multimodal communication.

Barbara SchäubleView profile

Professor

• Social Work
• Critical Diversity Studies
• Sociology
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Prof. Dr. Barbara Schäuble is a Professor for Diversity-Aware Approaches in Social Work Theory and Practice at the Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin since 2013. Previously, she held acting professorships at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Holzminden-Hildesheim-Göttingen (2011–2013) and was a Research Associate at the University of Kassel (2009–2011). Her doctoral studies (2005–2009) were funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation. Prior academic roles included practice in youth work, migration law advice, and political advising. Research Interests: Social work sociology, critical diversity studies, conflict theory, inequality, migration, racism, antisemitism, right-wing extremism, education policy, and didactics. Current Roles: Member of the Department Council 1 (since 2023), Spokesperson for the Budget Commission, and liaison lecturer for the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation. Affiliations: German Society for Social Work (DGSA), German Society for Educational Science (DGfE), and trade union ver.di. Her research emphasizes societal conflicts, institutional critique, and structural change in social work. Key publications include Conflict Analyses: Elements of Critical Social Work (2022) and Antisemitism in Everyday Communication Among Youth (2013). She actively engages in policy advocacy against right-wing extremism and develops educational strategies addressing discrimination in higher education. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in refugee accommodations, participatory planning, and ethical standards in social work. Notable contributions include position papers on social work with refugees and collaborative conflict analyses.

Nora SternfeldView profile

Professor

• Art Education
• Exhibition Theory
• Curatorial Practices
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Nora Sternfeld is a Professor of Art Education at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts (HFBK Hamburg), where she also co-directs the /ecm Master Course for Exhibition Theory and Practice. She holds a distinguished career with previous roles as documenta professor at Kunsthochschule Kassel (2018–2020) and Professor of Curating and Mediating Art at Aalto University Helsinki (2012–2018). Her work bridges art, education, and activism, focusing on anti-racism, decolonial critique, and radical pedagogy. She co-founded trafo.K , an office for education and critical knowledge production, and is part of freethought , a research platform. Sternfeld’s research explores exhibition practices, public space, and museums as sites of political resistance. Notable projects include organizing the Bergen Assembly 2016 and leading the Wartenau Assemblies , a format merging art, education, and activism. Her awards include the BAK Fellowship (2020). She actively contributes to curatorial discourse through publications like Das Museum der Zukunft (2020) and After Europe: Beiträge zur dekolonialen Kritik (2021). Sternfeld’s work emphasizes critical engagement with institutional structures, advocating for inclusive and decolonized cultural practices.

Lisa PanfordView profile

Associate Professor

• Anti-Racism in Education
• Decoloniality in Curriculum Design
• Race Equity in Teacher Education
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Lisa Panford is an Associate Professor and Course Lead for the PGCE Secondary Modern Languages at St Mary’s University (SMU), where she also serves as a Doctoral College student. She is a member of SMU’s Race Equality Implementation Team and the Centre for Research into the Education of Marginalised Children and Young Adults (CREMCYA). Her roles extend to Associate Fellow of the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies (ILCS) at the University of London, and leadership in key organizations like the Association for Language Learning (ALL). She founded the ALL Decolonising Secondary MFL Curriculum Special Interest Group in 2021. Her research focuses on anti-racism in education, decolonial curriculum design, and intersections of race in languages pedagogy. She has contributed to national initiatives like the British Academy’s Languages Gateway and advises on language education policy. With over 14 years in secondary language teaching, she previously worked as a senior examiner for national awarding bodies and a resource reviewer for Oxford University Press. Recent work includes co-supervising a collaborative doctoral project on 'Empowering Critical Thinking through Artivism' and publishing widely on racial equity in language education. Her publications span academic journals, conference proceedings, and teaching resources emphasizing marginalized voices and curriculum transformation. She actively engages in podcasts and media discussions on decolonizing education and teacher training.

David A GrenardoView profile

Professor

• Legal Education
• Legal Ethics
• Professional Responsibility
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David A. Grenardo is a Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. He previously served as a Professor at St. Mary's University School of Law (Texas). His expertise spans legal ethics, professional responsibility, sports law, and legal education. Grenardo earned his J.D. from Duke University and B.A. from Rice University. He has practiced law at major firms like Jones Day and DLA Piper, focusing on complex litigation and pro bono work for marginalized groups. His landmark 2023 Warren E. Burger Prize-winning essay, 'Civility Rules,' advocates for mandatory civility standards in legal practice. He has spoken internationally, including at UNESCO’s Global Forum Against Racism in Barcelona, and his op-eds appear in outlets like Fortune and ESPN. His teaching includes Contracts and Moral Reasoning for Lawyers. Grenardo has received multiple teaching awards, including Professor of the Year at St. Thomas (2024-2025). Research Interests: Legal ethics, civility in the profession, sports law (athlete compensation, anti-racism), and professional identity formation. Key projects include critiques of NCAA policies, frameworks to combat imposter syndrome in law students, and strategies to promote dignity in sports. Key Contributions: UNESCO Panelist on Racism in Sports (2024), contributing to global anti-discrimination initiatives. Over 125 presentations on civility, professional identity, and sports law at venues like the American Bar Association. Author of influential articles on mandatory civility rules, college athlete compensation models (Duke Model), and systemic racism in sports. Awards: Warren E. Burger Prize (2023) Frank J. Scurlock Award (2010s) Phi Delta Phi Faculty of the Year (2017) Labs/Teams: Active in the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership, focusing on ethical leadership training and interdisciplinary collaboration.