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Yvonne MeliaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Clinical Psychology
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Developmental Trauma
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Yvonne Melia is an accomplished academic and clinician in clinical psychology, currently serving as Interim Course Lead and Programme Director for the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Staffordshire. Since joining in 2016, she has held roles including Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, and Academic Director, demonstrating leadership in shaping clinical psychology training. Her expertise centers on children in care and adopted children, specializing in attachment difficulties, developmental trauma, and interventions like Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). Education includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Sheffield and postgraduate qualifications in psychoanalytic studies, research methods, and clinical neuroscience. She contributes to professional bodies such as the Group of Trainers in Clinical Psychology (GTiCP) and serves as an external examiner for doctoral programs at the University of Sheffield and Southampton. Research interests span child mental health in social care, adolescent self-harm, and qualitative methodologies like Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). She has published extensively on topics including barriers to mental health support for care leavers, long-COVID neuropsychological triage, and family dynamics in foster care. Her work emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. In addition to teaching and program leadership, Melia has contributed to clinical supervision, service evaluations, and accreditation processes. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates clinical, academic, and policy perspectives to address systemic challenges in mental health provision.

Rachelle BeveridgeView profile

Research Fellow

• Community Resilience
• Food Security
• Marine Resource Management
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Rachelle Beveridge is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES), affiliated with the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia. Her work bridges community resilience, food security, marine management, and health equity through interdisciplinary, community-engaged research with coastal First Nations. Education : PhD research conducted with the Nuxalk Nation’s Stewardship Office on eulachon well-being values and management in Bella Coola, BC. Rachelle specializes in decolonizing research processes and addressing Indigenous priorities in environmental governance. Her research themes include: Community-driven conservation science Indigenous marine resource management Climate change adaptation in food systems Equity in common-pool resource governance Restorative food practices Policy reform for coastal communities Her publications highlight a focus on reflexivity in conservation science, bottom-up ocean governance, and integrating Indigenous knowledge with ecological studies. She contributes to climate change adaptation frameworks for BC agriculture and regional food security assessments. Key collaborative projects include the Nuxalk Sputc (Eulachon) Project , which strengthens Indigenous management authority, and climate change resilience strategies for British Columbia’s agricultural sector.

Kata GellenView profile

Associate Professor

• German Literary Modernism
• German-Jewish Studies
• Postwar Austrian Literature and Cinema
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Kata Gellen is an Associate Professor of German Studies and Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at Duke University, affiliated with Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University (2010). Her research focuses on German literary modernism, German-Jewish studies, postwar Austrian literature and cinema, film studies, sound studies, and trauma theory. She authored Kafka and Noise: The Discovery of Cinematic Sound in Literary Modernism (2019) and has published extensively on figures like Kafka, Musil, Rilke, and Canetti. Her teaching spans interdisciplinary courses such as Mapping Jewish Modernism and Germany Confronts Nazism and the Holocaust , reflecting her expertise in cultural memory and modernist aesthetics. She has been featured in news articles like An Exhibit Charts the Landscape of Jewish Modernism (2024) and German Studies Department Offers Vibrant Learning Experience (2023). Her academic leadership includes directing the Center for Jewish Studies since 2025, alongside her role in German Studies since 2020. Gellen’s work interrogates intersections of sound, space, and trauma in modernist texts and films. Recent publications analyze Kafka’s exploration of motion, Kolmar’s portrayal of maternal trauma, and Rilke’s ethical imagination. She collaborates with institutions like Cambridge University Press and Brandeis University, maintaining active external scholarly relationships.

Lindsay RichardsView profile

Lecturer

• Social Inequality
• Health and Wellbeing
• Migration Studies
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Lindsay Richards is a Departmental Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Oxford's Nuffield College. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2015) and previously served as a postdoctoral Research Fellow at Nuffield College's Centre for Social Investigation (2014–2018). Her research focuses on socioeconomic status and its impact on health, wellbeing, migration intentions, and political attitudes, with a particular emphasis on longitudinal data analysis and methodological rigor. Key projects include studies on post-war social progress in Britain, Brexit-related identity dynamics, and the role of early-life resources in shaping life outcomes. Her teaching includes convening the core module Sociological Analysis for Oxford's MSc/MPhil Sociology program, covering rational action theory, social networks, and diffusion processes. She also teaches quantitative methods to undergraduate students in Human Sciences, Psychology, and Biomedical Sciences. Her work spans academic journals (e.g., British Journal of Sociology , Social Science and Medicine ) and public-facing reports, including analyses for The Conversation and LSE Politics. Lindsay's research integrates epidemiological and sociological frameworks, examining biomarkers like allostatic load and frailty alongside attitudinal data. Her recent work explores generational divides in Hong Kong, the fluidity of national identities post-Brexit, and the psychological mechanisms linking socioeconomic status to health outcomes. She has led collaborative projects on immigration attitudes across Europe and the societal impacts of intergenerational mobility. Her methodological expertise includes fixed-effects analysis, longitudinal cohort studies, and the application of survey data to study complex social processes. Current research interests include the intersection of nostalgia, political identity, and societal cohesion in Britain, as well as the migration intentions of marginalized populations.

Donna NagataView profile

Professor

• Asian American Mental Health
• Historical Trauma
• Intergenerational Relations
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Donna Nagata is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on Asian American mental health, particularly the psychosocial consequences of historical trauma such as the World War II Japanese American incarceration, intergenerational family relations, and cultural influences on emotional well-being. Her work bridges qualitative and quantitative methods, emphasizing culturally sensitive approaches to understanding minority communities. Notable contributions include Legacy of Injustice: Exploring the Cross-Generational Impact of the Japanese American Internment (1993) and co-editing Qualitative Strategies for Ethnocultural Research (2012). Her research has been highlighted in institutional news, including a talk on the intergenerational impacts of the WWII incarceration, streamed online. She has been involved in prominent academic events such as the APA 2017 Annual Convention. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses systemic inequities and promotes mental health equity for marginalized groups.

Rosanne KennedyView profile

Associate Professor

• Trauma Studies
• Memory Studies
• Holocaust Studies
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Dr. Rosanne Kennedy is an Associate Professor at The Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the School of Literature, Languages & Linguistics and the Department of Literary Studies and Gender Sexuality & Culture. She holds a PhD from Duke University and has held prestigious fellowships globally, including at Cambridge University and Konstanz University. Her research focuses on trauma, memory, and witnessing in transnational contexts, particularly examining the intersections of Holocaust studies, Stolen Generations, feminist theory, and cultural theory. Her academic career includes awards such as the ANU Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Supervision (2016) and the CASS Award (2015). She has supervised numerous research students and contributed to projects like the 'Decolonising Methods in Memory Studies' and 'Memory Activism in Australia and the Asia-Pacific'. Dr. Kennedy’s research explores themes such as multidirectional memory, decolonial practices, and the role of art and activism in shaping collective memory. Her work bridges literary analysis with legal, gender, and environmental studies, addressing issues like #MeToo, refugee testimony, and the ethics of historical representation. Her articles and book chapters reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, analyzing works ranging from historical novels to contemporary legal dramas. Key projects include examining the Comfort Women statue in Sydney and the global implications of Guantánamo Diary. She also leads initiatives like the 'InterGEN Dialogues' to foster intergenerational memory exchange. Dr. Kennedy’s grants and collaborations highlight her role in advancing critical memory studies, with projects addressing climate change, Indigenous rights, and transnational solidarity. Her work underscores the urgency of confronting historical injustices through scholarly and artistic engagement.

Robert StewartView profile

Professor

• Interpersonal Communication
• Instructional Communication
• Communication and Religion
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Robert Stewart is a Professor of Communication Studies at Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communication. He has served as Interim Dean of the College and Senior Vice Provost of the University, demonstrating leadership in academic administration. Previously, he held roles as Associate Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies. A member of the Texas Tech Teaching Academy, his expertise spans interpersonal communication, instructional communication, communication and religion, and public speaking. His research emphasizes classroom dynamics, communication apprehension, and the interplay of religion in communication contexts. Stewart's career reflects a commitment to pedagogical excellence and institutional leadership. His scholarly work explores topics such as argumentativeness, leadership styles, and the efficacy of teaching strategies. He has contributed to understanding how communication processes influence learning outcomes, group dynamics, and professional presentations. His publications, including studies on communication apprehension in educational settings and religious discourse, highlight his interdisciplinary approach. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his academic roles and research output underscore his contributions to the field. Stewart's advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text, but his leadership roles suggest involvement in institutional initiatives.

Michael RoseView profile

Professor

• Sustainability Governance
• Intergenerational Justice
• Proxy Representation of Future Generations
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Dr. Michael Rose is an Administrative (interim) Professor of Governance and Sustainability at Leuphana University Lüneburg's School of Sustainability. He holds a diploma in Political Science from the University of Bamberg (2012) and a doctorate from the University of Düsseldorf (2016). His research focuses on sustainability governance, intergenerational justice, proxy representation of future generations, and real-world laboratories for sustainable development. He serves as associate editor of the Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning and leads the Earth System Governance Taskforce on Knowledge Cumulation . Michael’s career includes roles as a post-doctoral research associate at Leuphana (2018–present), Scientific Coordinator at the Center for Transformation Research and Sustainability (University of Wuppertal, 2016–2018), and lecturer at the University of Düsseldorf. His work bridges theory and practice through projects like the Well-Being Transformation Wuppertal urban laboratory and the Present Democracy for Future Generations initiative. Research interests emphasize institutional frameworks for sustainability, democratic representation of future generations, and transdisciplinary knowledge integration. Teaching focuses on public law, environmental policy, and sustainability governance. Collaborations include the Protestant Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (FEST) and NOVA University Lisbon.

• Social/Emotional Learning
• Childhood Sociology
• Critical Pedagogy
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Donny J Donnique is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB). Known as Dr. Donny, they hold a Ph.D. and specialize in Social/Emotional Learning, Critical Pedagogy, and intersectional analyses of race, class, gender, and sexuality. Their work integrates environmental justice, childhood sociology, and age inequality. Professional contributions include authoring The Book of You and teaching courses like Emotions for Dummies . Research focuses on community-based educational programs such as Our School at Blair Grocery (OSBG), exploring how critical environmental education fosters activism. They also maintain a Google Scholar profile with publications addressing founder’s syndrome in education, environmental justice narratives, and musical performance analysis. Donny identifies as a queer, gender nonconforming, Two-Spirit individual and actively promotes inclusive pedagogical practices. Beyond academia, they are a classical pianist and composer, and enjoy boogie boarding. They advocate for mindfulness practices in education, hosting events like meditations led by Byron Katie for students. Office: MI 4027 | Office Hours: Mondays 2–5 PM via Google Chat | Email: donny.donnique@csueastbay.edu

Benjamin WaddellView profile

Professor

• International migration
• Poverty and inequality
• Crime
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Benjamin Waddell is a Professor of Sociology & Human Services at Fort Lewis College, specializing in international migration, poverty and inequality, crime, race and ethnicity, and research methods. His work bridges sociological theory with regional case studies, particularly focusing on Latin America and the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Education: Ph.D., Sociology, University of New Mexico (2013) M.A., Latin American Studies, University of New Mexico (2009) B.A., International Relations, University of Colorado (2005) Dr. Waddell’s research examines how migration patterns influence economic development, political systems, and crime dynamics in Latin America and the U.S. His recent publications explore multidisciplinary aspects of the San Luis Valley, including geology, ecology, and cultural history. Scientific Awards: UNM Dissertation of the Year (2016) Fulbright Scholar (2010) Southern Colorado Film Festival Best of Colorado Award (2015) ASU Presidential Teacher Award (2014-2015) He has secured significant grants for ethnographic research, including a $65,000 BLM grant (2016) and multiple study abroad awards for programs in Nicaragua and Mexico. Dr. Waddell actively engages with community initiatives like the Center for Restorative Programs and immigration advocacy.

Jacqueline M FisherView profile

Assistant Professor

• Childhood Trauma
• Mental Health
• Substance Use Disorders
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Jacqueline M Fisher is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Mercy University's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She joined in 2022 after prior roles in non-profit mental health research, advocacy, and teaching in New York City-area institutions. Her research focuses on the long-term effects of childhood trauma, evaluating community programs for youth, and collaborating with schools, juvenile justice agencies, and behavioral health organizations. She emphasizes researcher-practitioner partnerships to bridge academic and applied work. Dr. Fisher teaches courses in Forensic Psychology (e.g., Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Eyewitness Memory), lifespan development, and experimental psychology. Her pedagogical approach incorporates real-world examples, evidence-based methods like project-based learning, and formative assessment to enhance student self-efficacy in research and statistics. Her research explores topics such as childhood trauma’s impact on adulthood mental health, substance use interventions for justice-involved youth, and school-based social-emotional learning programs. Recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches addressing public health challenges like pandemic-related school closures and HIV/STI testing gaps. Dr. Fisher has contributed to collaborative multi-site studies assessing program efficacy and implementation frameworks. Though no scientific awards are listed, her scholarship reflects a commitment to applied research with tangible community impacts. No students or grant details are disclosed in available texts. She actively collaborates with community-based organizations to design and evaluate interventions, reflecting her belief in translational research addressing systemic challenges in mental health and juvenile justice.

Betty TonuiView profile

Associate Professor

• Immigrants and refugees
• Mental health interventions
• Health disparities
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Betty Tonui is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice at Oakland University. Her work focuses on mental health disparities among immigrants and refugees, social determinants of health, and community-based interventions. She teaches courses on human behavior in social environments, multicultural social work, and refugee policy. Her research emphasizes cultural perceptions of mental health, acculturation challenges, and the impact of social isolation on immigrant populations. Key research areas include: Immigrant and refugee mental health interventions Social determinants of health equity Community-based participatory research methodologies Her publications from 2020-2025 highlight innovative studies on refugee resettlement challenges, the efficacy of school-based violence prevention programs, and intersectional frameworks for disaster response. She is affiliated with the Society for Social Work and Research and the Council on Social Work Education. Betty’s work bridges academic research with practical social work interventions, particularly addressing the needs of marginalized populations through culturally responsive approaches.

Ranjan DattaView profile

Associate Professor

• Community-Based Disaster Research
• Indigenous Environmental Sustainability
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Ranjan Datta is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Community Disaster Research at the Department of Humanities, Mount Royal University, Canada. He holds a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan and has held roles including Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. His research focuses on Indigenous environmental sustainability, decolonization, and climate change adaptation, with affiliations to the Global Institute for Water Security and the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee. Education: PhD, School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, 2016 MA Thesis, Criminology, Monmouth University, USA, 2010 MSS Thesis, Sociology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, 2002 BSS Honors, Sociology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, 2000 Research Interests: Dr. Datta’s work bridges Indigenous and Western knowledge systems, emphasizing anti-racist climate perspectives, community resilience, and Indigenous governance. His projects explore food sovereignty in Arctic communities, disaster adaptations through land-based practices, and decolonizing research methodologies. Awards: Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Community Disaster Research Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Advising & Grants: His research integrates community-based participatory approaches, with grants supporting projects like ‘Wahkohtowin: Nipiy Wasekimew’ on Indigenous drinking water governance. He collaborates with Indigenous communities in Canada and Bangladesh, emphasizing ethical frameworks for knowledge co-creation. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with Mount Royal’s Institute for Community Prosperity and the University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Water Security, he leads interdisciplinary teams addressing climate justice and disaster resilience through decolonial praxis.

• Sociolinguistics
• Basque Language Studies
• Minority Language Revitalization
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Estibaliz Amorrortu Gomez is a Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Deusto, specializing in sociolinguistics with a focus on the Basque language. Her work examines minority language revitalization, linguistic ideologies, and new speaker communities in Basque Country and beyond. Her research investigates how non-native speakers become active Basque users through transformative processes, exploring topics like agency, linguistic legitimacy, and sociocultural dynamics. She has led projects funded by the Basque Government and collaborated with institutions like Bizkailab and the University of Deusto's Basque Studies Institute. Core areas: Basque sociolinguistics, language policy, minority language education Notable contributions: Analysis of 'muda processes' enabling linguistic transformation, studies on new speakers' identity formation Her publications (over 40 articles/books) bridge theory and practice, addressing language revitalization strategies, bilingual education effectiveness, and diaspora language retention. Recent work focuses on digital communities and participatory research methods. Grants include €500k+ funding for projects like 'Hausnarketa soziolinguistiko kritikoa' (2020-2025) and 'EquiLing' network initiatives. She advises on Basque language policy and collaborates internationally on minority language research. Lab affiliations include Deusto's Basque Studies Institute and participation in global sociolinguistics networks like EquiLing and ICML.

Carly DicksonView profile

Research Fellow

• Inclusive Design
• Ageing
• Healthcare Design
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Carly Dickson serves as a Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the Royal College of Art's Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design within the Design school. Her work focuses on creating radically accessible experiences for people of all ages and abilities, particularly in the context of healthy and happy ageing. Harvard Graduate School of Design: Master's in Architecture (2017) Harvard College: B.A. in Architectural Theory (2012) Carly's research interests center on inclusive design, ageing, healthcare, wellbeing, and sustainable society. She develops products, services, and environments that consider the needs of older people through participatory design processes. Her work bridges architectural design with social impact, focusing on accessibility and intergenerational connections in built environments. Her notable publication 'Just Living' explores designing homes and communities that genuinely consider older people's needs. Her research demonstrates strong connections between architecture, social inclusion, and healthy ageing, with emphasis on practical implementations of universal design principles. KPF Paul Katz Fellowship 2017 (grant to study intergenerational public spaces in London) Carly actively collaborates with external organizations including MIT AgeLab and Motionspot. She co-led the 'Retrofit as Reparation' Design Think Tank at the London School of Architecture and holds Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification. Her work demonstrates strong industry engagement and practical application of research findings. She leads knowledge exchange initiatives connecting academic research with industry practice, particularly through the Design Age Institute where she collaborates on creating desirable products, services, and environments that enable healthy ageing.