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Jeanie WillsView profile

Associate Professor

• Rhetorical Theory
• Feminist Studies
• Advertising History
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Jeanie Wills is the DK Seaman Chair in Technical and Professional Communication and an Associate Professor at the Ron and Jane Graham School of Professional Development within the University of Saskatchewan's College of Engineering. Her interdisciplinary humanities scholarship focuses on rhetoric's role in communication, particularly addressing marginalized populations like women and Indigenous peoples in male-dominated fields. She integrates research on early 20th-century women in advertising with pedagogical practices for engineering students. Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Saskatchewan (2011) M.A. English, University of Saskatchewan (2000) B.A. High Honours English, University of Saskatchewan (1996) Her research examines rhetorical strategies for identity construction among marginalized professionals, leveraging feminist studies, historical analysis, and interdisciplinary methods. Key areas include women’s roles in early advertising, professional credibility-building, and the intersection of rhetoric with cultural and gender studies. She is a member of FEMRHET, CHARM, and CSSR. Her publications trace themes of women’s leadership in advertising, rhetorical pedagogy, and the historical dynamics of professionalization. Collaborative work emphasizes collective authorship in academic writing, blending theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis. Teaching focuses on applying rhetorical theory to technical communication, emphasizing ethical discourse and inclusive practices. Her research often intersects with community-building initiatives through professional clubs and newsletters, highlighting how marginalized groups forge professional identities.

Julie HusbandView profile

Professor

• 19th-Century Literature
• Rhetoric
• African-American Literature
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Dr. Julie Husband is a Professor of English at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), affiliated with the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences and the Languages & Literatures department. She joined UNI in 2000, specializing in American literature, particularly 19th-century texts, rhetoric, and reform movements. Her research focuses on intersections between literature and social reform, including antislavery discourse, Frederick Douglass’s rhetoric, and Industrial Era history. Education: Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo M.A., University of Chicago B.A., Bucknell University Research Interests: Dr. Husband explores 19th-century literature and rhetoric through lenses of social reform, abolitionism, and labor history. She co-authored Daily Life in the Industrial United States, 1870–1900 (2019) and Antislavery Discourse in American Literature: Incendiary Pictures (2010). Her recent work includes co-editing The Speeches of Frederick Douglass: A Critical Edition (2018), analyzing Douglass’s oratory and its legacy. Her scholarship frequently engages interdisciplinary topics like gender, race, and historical memory. Publications Trends: Her articles (2018–2023) emphasize Douglass’s rhetorical impact, multicultural exceptionalism in political speeches, and intersections between literature and social justice. Recent work examines contemporary educational policy debates and biofiction’s portrayal of historical figures. Contributions: She has contributed to interdisciplinary programs like UNI’s Study Abroad (Ireland), Women’s and Gender Studies, and the Frederick Douglass Human Rights Festival. Her teaching spans American literature, short fiction, and liberal arts core courses.

Mark Overmyer-VelazquezView profile

Professor

• Urban History
• Latin American Studies
• Migration Studies
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Mark Overmyer-Velazquez serves as Dean and Chief Administrative Officer of UConn Hartford and Professor of History and Latino & Latin American Studies at the University of Connecticut. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and is a Faculty Associate at the Human Rights Institute. His research focuses on urban dynamics in Latin America, transnational migration patterns, and racial/national identity formation along the US-Mexico border. Key works examine visual cultures in Porfirian Oaxaca, Peruvian migration in post-Pinochet Chile, and comparative race formation across the Americas. Awards and fellowships recognizing his scholarship include: Fulbright Visiting Scholarship (2011) Howard Foundation Fellowship (2010) LASA Outstanding Article Award (2014) Harvard's Peggy Rockefeller Visiting Scholar (2009)

Omara Rivera-VazquezView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Juvenile Justice
• Child Abuse
• Juvenile Gangs
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Dr. Omara Rivera-Vazquez is an Adjunct Professor in the Criminal Justice department at SUNY Oswego. Her research focuses on Juvenile Justice, child abuse, and juvenile gangs, with notable work examining domestic violence narratives post-Hurricane Maria and systemic issues affecting Latino youth in U.S. justice systems. She holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and has authored/co-authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications since 1998. Education: Ph.D., Michigan State University Her research interests blend criminology with social justice, addressing topics such as disaster response impacts on marginalized communities, gang formation predictors across racial groups, and policy reforms for Latino youth. She contributes to encyclopedia entries on police stress and moral development, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. Teaching includes core Criminal Justice courses like CRJ 101, 300, 335, 347, 387, and 401. Her work spans multiple decades with consistent focus on underserved populations and evidence-based policy solutions.

Anadelia RomoView profile

Professor

• Latin America
• Race
• Modern Brazil
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Dr. Anadelia Romo is a Professor in the Department of History at Texas State University, specializing in Latin American history with a focus on race, modern Brazil, and visual culture. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (2004) and teaches courses in world and Latin American history, emphasizing primary source analysis and active learning. Her research explores racial ideology and visual culture in Brazil, particularly in Bahia. Major works include Brazil's Living Museum (2010) and Selling Black Brazil (2022), which examine how race and modernism shaped Bahian identity. She has received prestigious awards including the NEH Fellowship (2017) and multiple teaching honors, including the Presidential Excellence Award. Romo’s research integrates art, politics, and social movements, often addressing themes of cultural preservation, tourism, and Afro-Latin American identity. She has contributed to museum exhibits like UCLA’s ‘The Roads that Lead to Bahia’ and serves on key academic committees for Brazilian studies. Her teaching focuses on critical engagement with historical narratives, offering graduate courses on Brazil’s social history, race, and slavery. She actively mentors students through research seminars and primary source analysis.

Stanley RenshonView profile

Professor

• Presidential Leadership and Psychology
• Immigration and American National Identity
• Presidential Foreign Policy Doctrines
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Stanley Renshon is a Professor of Political Science at the City University of New York (CUNY). He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania (1972) and has extensive postdoctoral training in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis. His research focuses on presidential leadership psychology, immigration policy, and foreign policy doctrines. Renshon has authored over 120 articles and 19 books, including seminal works like High Hopes: The Clinton Presidency and the Politics of Ambition (1996) and The Real Psychology of the Trump Presidency (2020). He has received prestigious awards such as the Richard E. Neustadt Award and the Gradiva Award. His academic contributions span presidential behavior analysis, national identity dynamics, and security strategy. Recent work includes comparative analyses of the Trump and Harris doctrines in the 2024 election and a forthcoming book on the transformation of American political culture. Renshon’s interdisciplinary approach integrates political science and psychological frameworks to dissect leadership challenges and policy outcomes. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania (1972) Postdoctoral Training: Yale University (NIMH fellowship), Long Island University (Clinical Psychology), and the Training and Research Institute for Self-Psychology (certification, 1991) Renshon’s research emphasizes the psychological dimensions of governance, including presidential decision-making under crisis, the impact of immigration on national cohesion, and the evolution of foreign policy doctrines. His work bridges academic scholarship with public commentary, influencing debates on leadership and national identity. Awards: Excellence in Research (2006), ISPP Presidency (2003/04) Upcoming Work: American Crosses the Rubicon (Springer, 2025)

• Christian Ethics
• War and Peace Studies
• Political Theology
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Brian Stiltner is Professor of Theology and Religious Studies and co-director of the Hersher Institute for Applied Ethics at Sacred Heart University. His scholarship focuses on Christian ethics, war and peace studies, and the intersection of faith with public policy. Stiltner's research examines moral frameworks for conflict resolution, Christian responses to war, and ethical dimensions of public life. His recent work includes analyses of humility as a virtue, community organizing models, and theological responses to trauma. He has authored multiple books including 'Faith and Force: A Christian Debate About War' and engages public discourse through media appearances and podcast interviews on topics like the Afghanistan War and Christian peacebuilding.

Lyndsie SchultzView profile

Lecturer

• Bilingual Education
• Education Policy
• Social Contexts in Education
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Lyndsie Schultz is a Lecturer in Education at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in the social contexts of education for English Learner (EL) students, language policy, and geographic access to opportunities for marginalized youth. She holds a PhD in Education from Washington University, with concentrations in English Language Learning, Policy Studies, and Social Contexts in Education. Her academic background includes an MA in Elementary Education and an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication from Marquette University. Her research investigates how geographic and sociopolitical contexts shape EL students' learning opportunities, particularly in the Midwest. She has worked with teachers in Illinois and Missouri for over a decade, focusing on equity and effectiveness in teaching ELs. Schultz contributed to the National Professional Development grant team (SEE-TEL) from 2018-2021, handling quantitative data analysis and providing teaching support in TESOL coursework and professional development. She also served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Missouri-Columbia's Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis department, supported by two university grants. Key research interests include raciolinguistic mindsets, multilingual family engagement, upward mobility pathways for multilingual students, and the cultural politics of language. Her work addresses systemic inequities in teacher distribution and urban education policy. Schultz has published widely in journals such as Journal of International Migration and Immigration and Education Policy Analysis Archives , exploring themes like teacher training, policy implementation, and identity negotiation in language learning. Scientific Awards: Two grant awards from the University of Missouri-Columbia during her postdoctoral research. Advising and grants: While her current role is Lecturer, she has extensive experience in grant-funded professional development initiatives and teaching assistance. Her postdoctoral work was funded by university grants, and she co-developed the SEE-TEL program addressing EL pedagogy equity. Labs/Teams: Active member of the SEE-TEL grant team and supported by the University of Missouri-Columbia's Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis department during her postdoctoral fellowship.

• Equity in STEAM Education
• Inclusive Pedagogies
• Mathematics Education
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Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University, specializing in inclusive pedagogies within K-16 STEAM education. Her research focuses on equity, innovation, and disrupting deficit perceptions of ability, particularly for underserved, linguistically diverse, and exceptional learners. She has received the 2020 Ontario Tech Early Career Teaching Award and serves as co-newsletter editor for the Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group (CMESG) and editorial board member for the Journal of Educational Informatics . Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate programs, including courses on mathematics education, STEM integration, and reflective practice. Research Interests: Equity in STEAM education for marginalized populations Interventions for learners with mathematics difficulties Implicit bias awareness in educational spaces Intersectionality in STEM identity formation Online learning equity strategies Teaching Responsibilities: Bachelor of Education: Mathematics Thinking and Doing (Primary/Junior), STEM I & II Master of Education: Principles of Learning, Curriculum Foundations Undergraduate: Reflective Practice/Action Research Awards: Ontario Tech Early Career Teaching Award (2020) Lab/Team: Visit her lab website for collaborative research projects and student involvement opportunities.

Jérémie VoirolView profile

Research Fellow

• Ethnography
• Globalization Studies
• Indigenous Societies
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Jérémie Voirol is a Research Fellow in Anthropology and Sociology at the Geneva Graduate Institute's Global Migration Centre (GMC) and ANSO division. He holds a PhD from the University of Lausanne (2016) and has conducted extensive ethnographic research in Ecuador, focusing on youth culture, indigenous festivals, migration, and global-local dynamics. His current work explores the 'good life' concept in post-crisis migration contexts, particularly among Ecuadorian returnees from Spain. Educational background: BSc in Social Anthropology (University of Neuchâtel, 2004), MA in Social Sciences (EHESS, 2008), PhD in Social Anthropology (University of Lausanne, 2016). Previous positions include Honorary Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Manchester (2017-2018). Research interests include: Globalization and cultural identity construction Morality and ethical systems in migration contexts Indigenous festivity practices and their sociopolitical implications Ethnographic methodologies and sensory anthropology Ecuadorian youth subcultures and music scenes His work bridges theoretical anthropology with empirical fieldwork, contributing to debates on multiculturalism, transnationalism, and socio-economic crises. Current project (BETLIV, ERC-funded) examines how migration experiences reshape conceptions of the 'good life' through a comparative analysis of Ecuadorian and Cuban return migrants. Labs/affiliations: Global Migration Centre (GMC), Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva.

Kelly Lytle HernándezView profile

Professor

• Border Studies
• Immigration History
• Race and Incarceration
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Kelly Lytle Hernández holds the Thomas E. Lifka Chair in History and African American Studies at UCLA. Her research examines race, immigration, and incarceration with particular focus on the U.S.-Mexico border region. Hernández's award-winning scholarship documents the historical development of immigration enforcement systems and their racial impacts. Research focuses on: Historical formation of border enforcement Race and incarceration systems Comparative racialization processes Social justice movements Archival methodologies Her publications reveal how institutions like the Border Patrol emerged from complex racial and political contexts. Hernández's work contributes to contemporary debates on immigration reform and prison abolition through historical analysis of enforcement systems. She has conducted extensive research in the National Archives' historical immigration records. Selected Awards: Clements Prize (2010) Lora Romero First Book Prize Honorable Mention (2011) Bolton-Kinnaird Award (2007)

Stephanie Bosch SantanaView profile

Assistant Professor

• African literature
• Transnational literature
• Diasporic literature
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Stephanie Bosch Santana is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Comparative Literature at UCLA College. She holds a B.A. from University of California, Berkeley (2005), M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University (2011, 2015). Her research focuses on African literature across postcolonial, transnational, and digital frameworks, with special attention to spatial studies and media innovations. She previously taught at the University of Michigan (2015-2016) and Harvard University (2010-2015 as Teaching Fellow). Her current book project redefines African literary studies through analysis of South African, Malawian, Zimbabwean, and Zambian fiction since the 1950s, examining how authors use popular media to reimagine cross-border connections. Recent work explores digital literature in Africa and its diaspora, interrogating issues like platform accessibility and online/offline networks. Her publications span topics from migrant narratives in postcolonial detective fiction to digital literary networks, consistently bridging traditional and emerging media. She has contributed to guest-edited journal issues and authored review essays on African literary theory. Languages include Chichewa, French, and basic Zulu. Teaching experience includes courses on comparative literature, postcolonial studies, and digital humanities. Her work has been presented at academic conferences including ASAUK, with a focus on redefining Pan-Africanist discourses through digital and spatial frameworks.

• Criminology
• Police Ethnography
• Youth Justice
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Dr Anna Souhami is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Law, University of Edinburgh. With extensive expertise in ethnographic methods, she conducts fieldwork examining policing practices in unique environments, particularly focusing on remote island communities in Northern Scotland. Her academic profile includes significant contributions to youth justice research and police ethnography. Her educational background includes a PhD from the Department of Criminology at Keele University, an MSc in Social Policy and Administration from the London School of Economics, and a BA in Literae Humaniores (Classics) from Oxford University. Dr Souhami's research primarily centers on ethnographic studies of policing and youth justice systems. Her current work explores how order is maintained in remote island communities and the role of police work within these settings. Previous research includes extended ethnographies of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales and Youth Offending Teams. Her work bridges theoretical criminology with practical insights from fieldwork, particularly examining occupational identity, professional culture, and institutional change within criminal justice organizations. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on police ethnography, with recent work expanding into environmental dimensions of policing (light, darkness, weather) in remote locations. She has also maintained a strong interest in youth justice structures, policy implementation, and multi-agency working. Her research shows progression from institutional youth justice studies to more geographically focused policing research, while maintaining methodological consistency through ethnographic approaches. Carnegie Trust Research Incentive Grant (2016-17) British Academy/Leverhulme Trust small grant (2016-17) Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2013-14) British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (2004-2007) Editorial Board Member of British Journal of Criminology Dr Souhami actively supervises PhD students and teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate criminology courses, including the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She has served as external examiner for professional doctorates and youth justice programs at other institutions, demonstrating recognition of her expertise. Her research grants reflect sustained funding success across different career stages, from postdoctoral fellowship to more recent project-specific grants. She maintains active engagement with both academic and practitioner communities through her research on practical aspects of policing and youth justice. Her current research involves extended ethnographic fieldwork in remote Scottish archipelagos, examining the intersection of geography, environment, and policing practices. This work represents a distinctive contribution to criminology by focusing on under-researched geographical contexts and their impact on law enforcement practices.

Michael McDonnellView profile

Professor

• Early American History
• Indigenous Studies
• Empire Studies
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Professor Michael McDonnell is a leading scholar of Early American History at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a BA from the University of Ottawa and a DPhil from Balliol College, Oxford. His research focuses on Indigenous experiences of empire, the American Revolution, and Revolutionary War memoirs. He collaborates widely, including with Kate Fullagar on comparative Indigenous studies and with Clare Corbould on Black American perspectives of the Revolution. Key projects include Facing Empire: Indigenous Experiences in a Revolutionary Age and Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America . He has secured major grants such as the ARC’s 'Facing New Worlds' and 'War Stories' projects. His work emphasizes decolonizing perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches. McDonnell is a member of the Vere Gordon Childe Centre and actively contributes to public history through podcasts like History Matters and digital initiatives. His research bridges colonial and postcolonial studies, offering critical insights into power dynamics, memory, and nation-building.

Marta MoskalView profile

Professor

• Migration and Diversity
• Social Identities and Belonging
• Childhood and Youth Studies
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Professor Marta Moskal holds the chair of Migration and Diversity in the School of Education at the University of Glasgow. Her career includes previous roles at Durham University (2017–2020), and postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Edinburgh (2006–2016). She earned a PhD in Geography from Jagiellonian University (Kraków, 2004) and trained in Sociology and Public Policy at the University of Montpellier. Research Interests : Her work focuses on social marginalization, belonging, and migration dynamics. Key themes include transnationalism, refugee education, international student mobilities, and family engagement. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including visual ethnography and participatory research with children. Grants & Leadership : Led EU-funded projects like Inter4Ref (CVET for refugee interpreters) and ReCulm (intercultural mediators training). Awarded the Erasmus+ Good Practice Award (2018–2021) and the Foundation for Polish Science’s Early Career Award (2006). Teaching : Convenes courses on Comparative Education, Sustainable Development in Education, and Contemporary Issues in Education. Supervises doctoral students exploring topics like refugee inclusion, international student experiences, and environmental education. Publications : Over 70 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in journals like *Global Networks*, *Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies*, and *Children's Geographies*. Her work bridges migration studies, education policy, and sociocultural geography.