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Juanamaría Cordones-CookView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Afro-Latin American Theater
• Afro-Cuban Renaissance
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Juanamaría Cordones-Cook is a University of Missouri Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Spanish and Catherine Paine Middlebush Professor of Romance Languages. She holds dual roles as an academic and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, focusing on Afro-Cuban culture, gender studies, and postcolonial theory. Affiliated with the College of Arts and Science and Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, her work bridges academia and art through research, publications, and documentaries. Education: PhD in Contemporary Spanish American Literature (University of Kansas, 1990), PhD Minor in Historical Linguistics (UC Berkeley, 1989), MA/BA in Spanish Literature (University of Wisconsin, Madison). Research emphasizes marginalized voices in Afro-descendant and feminist literature, alongside documentary projects on Cuban artists like Manuel Mendive, Nancy Morejón, and Rogelio Martínez Furé. Her films explore cultural resistance and identity, earning awards at festivals worldwide. Honors include the Emmy nomination, MU’s Professor of the Year, and international accolades for her documentaries. Organized major conferences like Afro-Cuban Artists: A Renaissance (2016) and founded collections such as the Nancy Morejón Special Collection. Her work extends to over 80 articles, 15 books, and 25 documentaries, with ongoing projects on Havana’s Black Renaissance and Nancy Morejón’s poetry.

Jean Muteba RahierView profile

Professor

• Cultural Anthropology
• African Diaspora Studies
• Afro-Latin America
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Professor Jean Muteba Rahier specializes in African Diaspora studies at Florida International University, where he founded the Observatory of Justice for Afrodescendants in Latin America (OJALA). His research examines cultural politics, racial formations, and multicultural legal frameworks in Afro-Latin American communities, with long-term ethnographic work in Ecuador. Current NSF-funded research investigates the application of ethnoracial law for Afrodescendants in contemporary Ecuador. Publications include Blackness in the Andes (2014) and Kings for Three Days (2013), analyzing cultural performances and racial dynamics. As editor of Latin American and Caribbean Ethnic Studies , he shapes scholarly discourse on race and ethnicity. Research has been supported by NSF, Carnegie Foundation, and Wenner-Gren Foundation. Recent work focuses on slave trade memorialization in Ghana and legal empowerment strategies for Afrodescendant communities. Teaching includes graduate seminars on African Diaspora theories and undergraduate courses on cultural anthropology.

Patrick Aaron HarrisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Shakespeare & Early Modern Literature and Drama
• Contemporary Drama & Performance
• Theatre History
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Patrick Aaron Harris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences. Specializing in Shakespeare & early modern drama, contemporary performance, and critical race studies, his research explores racialized and spatial dynamics in Shakespearean adaptations and Renaissance drama. PhD, University of Texas at Austin (2022) MLitt/MFA, Mary Baldwin University (2016) BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010) His work interrogates the intersection of race, place, and anti-Black exclusion in Shakespearean contexts, as well as the evolution of revenge tragedy conventions in Jacobean drama. A forthcoming book, Siteless Substances , synthesizes these themes through analyses of Shakespeare's plays and their diasporic adaptations. Recent publications include genre analysis of The Bloody Brother , affect theory in Spenserian interpretation, and explorations of modern counterculture in Shakespearean performance. His scholarship emphasizes expanding canonical frameworks in Renaissance drama anthologies and curricula.

Patricia Valladares-RuizView profile

Professor

• Latin American Literature
• Caribbean Literature
• Film Studies
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Patricia Valladares-Ruiz is Professor of Latin American and Caribbean literature and film at the University of Cincinnati. Her research focuses on race, gender, sexuality, geographical imagination, and political dissent. She has authored books including Narrativas del descalabro: La novela venezolana en tiempos de revolución and Sexualidades disidentes en la narrativa cubana contemporánea , and has published extensively in scholarly journals such as Revista Hispánica Moderna and Revista de Estudios Hispánicos. Her research explores Neo-slave narratives, digital humanities, migrant literature, and critical analysis of AI through frameworks of Cultural Theory, Postcolonial Studies, and Critical Discourse Analysis. She has organized workshops on minority representation in language acquisition and contributes social commentary to platforms like Prodavinci.

Joong Won KimView profile

Academic

• Race and Racisms
• Racial Ideology and Language
• Asia and Asian America
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Joong Won Kim is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Director of Online Studies in the Department of Sociology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His work focuses on race and racisms, racial ideology, Asia and Asian America, gender and masculinities, and the sociology of culture. Located in McClung Tower, he oversees online academic programs while maintaining a research agenda addressing racial dynamics in transnational contexts. His recent studies explore whiteness as a structural force, the racialization of cultural practices, and the intersections of race/gender in marginalized communities. His research examines themes like the racialized production of space, linguistic reinforcement of racial hierarchies, and Asian complicity in white supremacist frameworks. He critiques how Asian Americans often perpetuate systemic racism through language and cultural practices, while simultaneously facing marginalization. His work bridges sociological theory with contemporary issues like digital racism and pandemic-era racial disparities. No scientific awards are listed, though his publications demonstrate significant scholarly contribution to critical race studies. He holds no listed grants or advising responsibilities, though his role as Director of Online Studies implies leadership in educational innovation. No specific labs or research teams are mentioned in the provided materials.

Timothy K. AugustView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical Refugee Studies
• Diasporic Vietnamese Literature
• Postcolonial Criticism
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Timothy K. August is an Associate Professor of English at Stony Brook University, specializing in critical refugee studies, diasporic Vietnamese literature, postcolonial criticism, and theories of food and eating. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota (2014). His research bridges literary analysis with cultural studies, focusing on how aesthetics shape refugee narratives and diasporic identities. Key works include *The Refugee Aesthetic: Reimagining Southeast Asian America* (2021), which explores refugee aesthetics in literature, and co-editing a special issue of the *Canadian Review of American Studies* on 'Vietnam, War, and the Global Imagination.' Teaching spans Asian American Literature, World Literature, and Television Studies. Courses like 'Refugee Literature & Film' and 'Cultural Studies' reflect his interdisciplinary approach. His publications analyze texts such as Monique Truong's *The Book of Salt* and Ocean Vuong's works, emphasizing global and transnational frameworks. Research interests include food studies, where he critiques the intersections of culinary practices with race, authenticity, and marketability. His work interrogates how diasporic communities use literature and media to negotiate identity and resist marginalization.

Emily Jungmin YoonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Contemporary Korean Poetry
• Korean American Poetry
• Gender Studies
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Emily Jungmin Yoon is an Assistant Professor of East Asian Languages & Literatures at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Her work bridges Korean and Korean American literary studies with gender, feminism, and transnational literature. She holds a PhD and MA in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago, an MFA in Creative Writing from NYU, and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania in English and Communication. PhD: University of Chicago (East Asian Languages & Civilizations) MFA: NYU (Creative Writing) BA: University of Pennsylvania (English/Communication) Her research focuses on contemporary poetry's intersection with identity politics, particularly through translation and feminist lenses. Recent work includes poetry collections like Find Me As the Creature I Am and critical essays examining K-pop's cultural impact. Her translations highlight marginalized Korean voices, including Hyesoon Kim and Kyungsu Lee. Publications span The New Yorker , Poetry , and The Paris Review , exploring themes like diasporic identity, environmental ethics, and posthumanism. Her writing often merges personal narrative with political critique. Yoon has collaborated with global cultural institutions like the Venice Biennale and edited anthologies of Korean feminist poetry. Her work challenges traditional boundaries between academic and creative writing, emphasizing literature's role in social discourse.

Hannah YelinView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender Studies
• Media Studies
• Celebrity Culture
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Dr. Hannah Yelin serves as Reader in Gender, Media and Culture at Oxford Brookes University's School of Education, Humanities and Languages, where she coordinates the BA Communication, Media and Culture programme. Her 12-year pre-academic career in media production included award-winning work for BBC and UKTV, providing industry-grounded perspective to her scholarly work. Her educational trajectory features a PhD from the University of East Anglia following professional experience in broadcast media. This unique pathway informs her critical approach to contemporary media culture and celebrity phenomena. Yelin's research centers on celebrity memoirs, women in public life, and gendered media representation, with signature analyses of Meghan Markle's monarchy integration. Her forthcoming Palgrave book "Celebrity Memoir: From Ghostwriting to Gender Politics" examines autobiographical constructions of fame through feminist lenses. She actively investigates digital hate targeting female public figures and girls' leadership perceptions, bridging academic rigor with public discourse through global media engagements including Sky News and Grazia. Analysis of her 2015-2024 publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement across cultural studies, gender theory, and media analysis. Key thematic clusters include royal family feminism, digital harassment dynamics, and youth leadership narratives, demonstrating methodological range from textual analysis to empirical audience studies across high-impact journals. Her research excellence has earned institutional recognition: Research Award from University of East Anglia Research Award from Oxford Brookes University Yelin secures significant research funding while advancing academic communities through: Co-investigation of ESRC-funded "Developing young women’s activism and democratic engagement in the UK" (2025-2026) Leadership in "Girls, Leadership and Women in the Public Eye" project Steering committee membership in MeCCSA Women's Network Judging the Feminist and Women's Association Book Prize She founded the Celebrity Culture Club to foster cross-sector dialogue on fame phenomena and collaborates with MeCCSA Women's Network to advance gender equity in media scholarship, positioning her at the intersection of academic research and public intellectual life.

Winny ShenView profile

Associate Professor

• Leadership
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Work-Life Balance
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Winny Shen is an Associate Professor of Organization Studies at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Her research is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and focuses on three core themes: organizational leadership, diversity/inclusion with gender emphasis, and worker well-being (work-family dynamics and understaffing impacts). She holds a leadership role in advancing inclusive workplace policies and has contributed to high-impact studies in top journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Academy of Management Journal . Her work addresses contemporary issues such as pandemic-induced workplace challenges, cognitive labor disparities, and racial/ethnic dynamics in leadership perceptions. Education details are not explicitly stated here, but her academic trajectory aligns with a PhD in Organizational Behavior. Research interests include meta-analysis methodologies, accent discrimination, and the psychological impacts of understaffing. Awards include recognition as a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science (APS) in 2016. Her grants include SSHRC funding for projects on diversity climates and leadership. Advising contributions are not detailed here, but her publications reflect collaborative research efforts. She is affiliated with the Schulich School of Business’ organizational studies department and contributes to executive education programs. Labs/teams: While not explicitly named, her work aligns with interdisciplinary teams addressing work-family balance and organizational justice. Her recent articles (2022–2025) emphasize intersectional analyses of workplace inequities and the psychological mechanisms underlying supervisory behaviors.

Teri FinnemanView profile

Associate Professor

• Journalism History
• Gender and Media
• Women Politicians
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Teri Finneman is an Associate Professor at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Kansas. She serves as publisher of The Eudora Times , a nationally recognized news desert publication produced with journalism students. Her academic work bridges journalism history, gender studies, and media ethics through extensive research on political figures' press portrayals, particularly focusing on women politicians and first ladies. Ph.D. in Journalism from University of Missouri B.A. & M.A. in Mass Communication from Minnesota State University Moorhead As an oral historian, Finneman documents Heartland journalists' experiences and co-founded the Journalism History podcast. Her research examines: News deserts and rural journalism sustainability Gendered media framing of political figures Ethical implications of journalistic practices Historical construction of media roles Women's representation in journalism Media's response to crisis situations Her recent publications analyze feminist discourse in social movements, advertising strategies during economic crises, and the impact of pandemics on local media. Finneman's awards include: Multiple AEJMC and American Journalism Historians Association accolades University of Kansas Salute to Faculty Excellence (2023) Oral History Association's Mason Multimedia Award (2022) She also contributes to journalism pedagogy through the Budig Teaching Professorship of Writing (2021) and has developed innovative approaches to teaching diversity analysis in student media.

Mary M. BurkeView profile

Professor

• Irish Literature
• Irish-American Studies
• Cultural History
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Mary M. Burke is a Professor of English at the University of Connecticut and Coordinator of the Irish Literature Concentration. Her scholarship intersects Irish and Irish-American literature, cultural history, and feminist studies, with a focus on marginalized communities like Irish Travellers. She has held prestigious fellowships at Notre Dame and Trinity College Dublin and contributes to public discourse via media outlets like the Irish Times and NPR. Education: BA from Trinity College Dublin, MA from Queen’s University Belfast Her research spans Irish modern drama, Joyce studies, and the transatlantic politics of Irish identity. Recent work includes Race, Politics, and Irish America: A Gothic History (2023), which examines ethnic hybridity through Gothic frameworks. Earlier books like Synge and the Cultural History of the Irish Traveller (2009) established her as a leading voice in Traveller representation studies. Her publications bridge historical analysis and contemporary critique, with recurring themes of memory, gender, and diaspora. Articles address topics such as Grace Kelly's fashion symbolism, the "Tuam Babies" controversy in Tom Murphy's drama, and the influence of evolutionary theory on Synge. She has been recognized as a 2022 Trinity LRH Fellow for her ongoing project on Bohemian Ireland. Scientific Awards: Trinity College Dublin LRH Fellowship (2022), NEH Fellow (Notre Dame Irish Institute) Contact: mary.burke@uconn.edu | Phone: 860-486-6858

Vanessa LovelaceView profile

Assistant Professor

• Black Feminist Geographies
• Critical Race Theory
• Postcolonial and Transnational Black Feminism
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Vanessa Lovelace, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Crime & Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her research focuses on Black Feminist Geographies, Critical Race Theory, and Postcolonial studies, with a specialization in spatial politics and transnational justice. She holds a PhD in Political Science (Feminist Studies) from the University of Connecticut, an MA in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, and a BA in Legal Studies from the University of California-Santa Cruz. Her work examines intersections of race, gender, and spatial power through historical and contemporary case studies, including analyses of Nat Turner’s rebellion and surveillance systems. She has taught courses such as CJS 190 (Intro to Crime & Justice Studies) and CJS 340 (Law and Society), emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to justice frameworks like abolitionism and collective justice. Lovelace’s publications include articles in *Southeastern Geographer* and *International Feminist Journal of Politics*, with recent work focusing on decolonizing methodologies and Black feminist hauntology. Her academic contributions also include a postdoctoral fellowship in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University (2017–2019).

Ken Gonzales-DayView profile

Professor

• Art History
• Photography Theory
• Racial Representation
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Ken Gonzales-Day holds the Fletcher Jones Chair in Art at Scripps College where he has taught since 1995, serving as Department Chair for multiple terms. His interdisciplinary practice examines racial formation, photographic history, and representational systems through projects like 'Erased Lynching' and 'Profiled'. Gonzales-Day earned his MFA from UC Irvine and MA in Art History from CUNY, developing research methodologies merging archival investigation with studio practice. His scholarship critically examines racial representation in museum collections and historical violence in the American West. The 'Profiled' series analyzes physiognomic pseudoscience through photographs of sculptural busts from institutions like The Getty Museum and Bode Museum. Major Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship (2017), Getty Research Institute Visiting Scholar Curatorial Projects: International exhibitions addressing race, representation, and historical memory

Douglas KearneyView profile

Associate Professor

• Poetry
• Experimental Writing
• Libretto
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Douglas Kearney is an Associate Professor in the English Department at the University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts, where he teaches creative writing with specializations in poetry, nonfiction, and libretto. He holds an M.F.A. from California Institute of the Arts and a B.A. from Howard University. Kearney directs the Creative Writing Program and contributes to graduate education through diversity-focused workshops. His research explores black aesthetics, experimental writing, and performance through interdisciplinary frameworks connecting poetry, hip hop studies, and cultural criticism. Recent scholarly work examines racial formation in performance contexts and innovative textual practices in African American literature. Major honors include the McKnight Presidential Fellowship (2021-2024), Campbell Opera Librettist Prize (2021), Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Award, and Whiting Award. He has received residencies from Cave Canem Foundation and Rauschenberg Foundation. Creative works include the poetry collections Sho (2021) and Buck Studies (2016), and the libretto for the opera Sweet Land (2020). His collaborative album Fodder blends poetry with electronic music.

Michael GallopeView profile

Professor

• Music and Sound Studies
• Philosophy and Intellectual History
• Music of the African Diaspora
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Michael Gallope is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Cultural Studies & Comparative Literature at the University of Minnesota. He holds affiliate faculty positions in Music, Moving Image, Media & Sound, American Studies, and Religious Studies. As Vice-Chair of the CLA Assembly, he actively engages in academic governance and public advocacy for issues like academic freedom and shared governance. Gallope's interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy, music, and critical theory. He earned a B.M./B.A. from Oberlin and advanced degrees in Historical Musicology from NYU. His research examines music's intersections with spirituality, social systems, and avant-garde practices. Key publications include Deep Refrains: Music, Philosophy, and the Ineffable (2017) and The Musician as Philosopher (2024), which explores New York's postwar avant-garde musicians' philosophical contributions. His music career spans experimental, rock, and electronic genres. With the band IE, he released albums like Reverse Earth (2025). He collaborated with artists like Janka Nabay and performed globally at venues such as the Big Ears Festival and MoMA. Co-editing The Scores Project (2025), he digitized experimental postwar notation materials. Gallope advocates for social justice through academic work, emphasizing anti-war advocacy and equitable curricula. His current projects include studies on music commodification and spirituality in late capitalism.