Janelle Joseph, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Sport Management at Brock University, Ontario. She is the Founder and Director of the IDEAS Research Lab, focusing on Indigeneity, Diaspora, Equity, and Anti-racism in Sport. Her work bridges Black Studies, Health Sciences, and Sport Management to address systemic barriers in movement cultures. Dr. Joseph has secured over $4 million in research grants and authored over 50 publications and three books on social justice in sport. Key Research Themes: Racial justice, decolonial praxis, and structural barriers in sport and health Awards: 2023 Canada’s Top 100 Black Women, Royal Society of Canada membership Professional Roles: Past President of the Black Canadian Studies Association, Co-Editor of the Globalizing Sport Studies series Her research emphasizes community-based methodologies and has influenced policy reforms in sport governance and EDI frameworks. The IDEAS Lab actively supports graduate students and early-career researchers through embodied decolonial praxis.
Tamara Harvey is the Chair and Associate Professor of English at George Mason University. Her research and teaching focus on early American literature, early modern women’s writing, and feminist theory. She has authored Figuring Modesty in Feminist Discourse Across the Americas, 1633-1700 and co-edited volumes such as George Washington's South and Confronting Global Gender Justice . Harvey holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Irvine, with certificates in Feminist Studies and Critical Theory. Her current work explores transamerican and transatlantic dimensions of women’s strategies for authority in colonial contexts. Education: A.B., Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, 1988 M.A., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1989 Ph.D., University of California–Irvine, 1998 Her research interests emphasize comparative approaches to colonial women’s writings, feminist functionalism, and the intersection of gender with empire and commodity culture. She has guest-edited a Legacy journal issue on women in early America and contributed to interdisciplinary projects linking historical studies with contemporary gender justice. Teaching highlights include courses on women warriors, feminist theory, and early American literature. She advises graduate students such as Dareen Abdulmohsen, whose work examines Saudi Arabian working women. Harvey’s office is in Horizon Hall 4153, and she uses she/her/hers pronouns.
Sara VanderHaagen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). Her work focuses on how public rhetoric shapes narratives of the past, particularly through lenses of race, gender, and age. She holds a PhD in Communication Studies from Northwestern University, alongside MA and BA degrees from Northwestern and Calvin College, respectively. Her research explores African American rhetoric, public discourse on race and gender, and rhetorical theory. Key projects include analyzing 19th-century women’s oratory at the 1893 World’s Fair, children’s biographies of African American women, and the rhetoric of public memorials like the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. She also critiques how cultural memory is constructed through texts like historical fiction and children’s literature. VanderHaagen’s publications span journals such as Quarterly Journal of Speech , Women’s Studies in Communication , and Criticism . Her book Children’s Biographies of African American Women (2018) examines how these narratives shape agency and identity. She frequently reviews works on memory, rhetoric, and race, contributing to scholarly debates on cultural representation. No scientific awards are listed in the provided text. Her advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though her academic profile suggests involvement in interdisciplinary projects related to history, rhetoric, and education. She is affiliated with UWM’s Communication Department and may collaborate with research centers focused on race, gender, and public memory.
Julia F. Sauma is a Brazilian-Londoner deaf/Hard of Hearing Lecturer in Anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her work focuses on collective life within extractive structures, with a particular emphasis on Amazonian Quilombo communities in Brazil and diasporic experiences. She holds a PhD from UCL (2014) and an MA from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2007). Key roles include teaching modules like Approaches to Contemporary Anthropology and supervising PhD projects on ecology, embodiment, and intersectional themes. Her research interests span ecology, land rights, disability studies, and the intersections of race, gender, and kinship. She collaborates with activist groups to explore joyful collective refuges and has pioneered auto-ethnographic methods addressing deafness and academic inclusion. Notable projects include the ERC-funded Extort: Anthropologies of Extortion (PI: Lucia Michelutti) and participatory works like Antiphonic Multibeing (2019). Her publications critique academic systems through works like Performing Normal (2024) and explore decolonial methodologies in Ruptures (2019). She engages in cross-disciplinary practices including performance art and policy-oriented research on early childhood development in Brazil. Current research emphasizes multi-modal methodologies and the body as a research tool, reflecting her commitment to inclusive, embodied knowledge production.
Dr. Melanie Morrison is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Health Studies at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination toward marginalized groups, with emphasis on social class, gender identity, and sexual orientation. She leads the Saskatchewan Equity, Equality, and Diversity (SEED) Lab, investigating the psychophysiological and behavioral manifestations of bias, particularly among dominant group members. Education: BA (Honours, Distinction) from the University of Victoria, MSc in Experimental Psychology from the University of Northern British Columbia, and PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Research interests include intersectional microaggressions, LGBTQ+ rights, food security, and the application of big data and machine learning to social justice issues. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including surveys, experiments, and content analysis. Teaching areas: Social Psychology, Stereotyping & Discrimination, Psychometrics, and Social Justice. She collaborates with students on projects addressing prejudice reduction and systemic inequities. Labs/Teams: SEED Lab focuses on marginalized groups' experiences, including Indigenous peoples, sexual minorities, and women. Current projects explore media framing of LGBTQ+ violence and the affordability of local food systems.
Mikael Nygård is a researcher at Åbo Akademi University, focusing on social inclusion, aging, and policy analysis. He actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through projects like NordWell (children's wellbeing, 2023–2026), GERDA (gerontological data, 2016–2019), and AgeMin (linguistic minorities and inclusion, 2019–2021). His work spans cross-national studies, longitudinal analysis, and welfare policy transformations, particularly in Nordic contexts. His research interests include Social trust and institutional trust Informal caregiving dynamics Health factors in aging populations Policy development and crisis impacts Climate resilience through gamification Recent publications highlight trends in civic engagement, loneliness among caregivers, and ECEC policy construction. He collaborates extensively with researchers like Fredrica Nyqvist and Maria Näsman, contributing to datasets like GERDA and participating in conferences across Finland and Sweden.
Anthony Julian Tamburri serves as Dean of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute at Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY), and holds the position of Distinguished Professor of European Languages and Literatures. With a career spanning over fifty years since beginning as a high school Italian teacher in 1972, Tamburri has established himself as a leading scholar in Italian and Italian American studies, advocating for the recognition and institutionalization of these fields within academia. Tamburri's research encompasses literature, cinema, semiotics, interpretation theory, and cultural studies, with particular focus on the relationship between Italian studies and Italian diaspora studies. He has authored sixteen books and over one hundred essays in English and Italian, dividing his intellectual work evenly between Italian and Italian American subject areas. His scholarship critically examines issues of ethnic identity, cultural representation, and the historical experiences of Italian immigrants in the United States, challenging the marginalization of Italian American culture in academic settings. His recent publications reveal consistent focus on challenging misconceptions about Italian American identity, advocating for proper historical understanding, and examining political dimensions of ethnic representation. Tamburri's work addresses the tension between 'authentic Italian' culture and Italian American cultural expressions, arguing for recognition of Italian American culture as a legitimate tradition. His scholarship frequently intersects with contemporary political issues regarding immigration, citizenship, and ethnic representation in American society, particularly critiquing the absence of Italian American studies in graduate programs despite New York's large Italian American population. Cavaliere dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana (Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic) As Dean of the Calandra Institute, Tamburri has been instrumental in promoting Italian American studies, though he has expressed frustration that CUNY lacks structured graduate programs in Italian American or Italian Diaspora studies beyond limited MA courses at Queens College. He advocates for creation of master's and doctoral programs to train professionals who can properly research and propagate Italian American history and culture, following the vision of Giovanni Schiavo, whom Tamburri considers the founding voice of Italian American studies. Tamburri also maintains an active Substack newsletter where he engages with current issues affecting Italian Americans.
Dr. Sian Hawthorne serves as Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Religion and Politics at SOAS University of London, where she is affiliated with the Department of Religions and Philosophies within the School of History, Religions and Philosophies. Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to religious studies, philosophy, and gender theory. Her primary research interests include: Narrativity and cultural memory Religion and gender studies Feminist historiography Postcolonial theory Postsecularism and gender Intellectual history in the study of religions Hawthorne's scholarly trajectory reveals consistent development from foundational work in feminist approaches to religious studies toward more complex explorations of temporality, postcolonial subjectivity, and queer theory. Her publications demonstrate rigorous engagement with how religious traditions negotiate gender identities and how postcolonial contexts reshape religious expression. Recent work increasingly focuses on temporal dimensions of religious experience and how gender operates within religious temporalities, as evidenced by her 2024 publications in The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion, Gender and Sexuality. Her supervisory record includes substantial contributions to doctoral education, with students examining diverse topics from contemporary Indian Śrīvidyā traditions to queer activism in India, reflecting her commitment to intersectional approaches that consider gender alongside religion, politics, and cultural context. As an academic leader, Hawthorne has edited significant reference works including "Gender: God" (2017), contributing to foundational discourse in the field. Her scholarly impact extends through contributions to major academic handbooks and encyclopedias, where she has shaped methodological approaches to studying religion and gender.
Eve Spangler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Boston College. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her research focuses on inequality, classical sociological theory, health and human rights in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and workplace safety in global economies. She teaches courses including 'Making History in a Changing World,' 'Inequality in America,' and 'Human Rights and Social Justice in Israel & Palestine.' Spangler's work bridges public sociology and activism, emphasizing social justice through scholarly analysis. Notable contributions include her 2015 book Understanding Israel/Palestine: Race, Nation, and Human Rights in the Conflict , examining the intersections of race, nationalism, and human rights. She critiques systemic inequalities in labor contexts and explores how Islamophobia complicates U.S. engagement with Palestinian-Israeli peace efforts. Her community involvement includes roles as a board member for the Human and Civil Rights Organizations of America, co-founder of American Jews for a Just Peace, and educator for Jewish Voices for Peace. She evaluates applied sociology programs, including the Center for Women and Politics and the Program in Applied Sociology at St. Cloud State University. Recent publications focus on Palestinian solidarity, critiques of white nationalist discourse, and queer theory applications. Her work appears in journals like Counterpunch and academic volumes such as the Cambridge International Handbook of Lean Production .
Dr. Sulaimon Abiodun Olawale Giwa is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Memorial University's School of Social Work. He holds a cross-appointment to the Department of Sociology and Police Studies and serves as the Endowed Chair in Criminology and Criminal Justice at St. Thomas University. His expertise spans critical race theory, LGBTQ+ migration, and anti-racism advocacy. Giwa earned his PhD in Social Work from York University, specializing in race, ethnicity, and culture. Giwa's research focuses on intersectional stigma, minority stress, and systemic racism in policing. He has led over 20 funded projects, including initiatives addressing LGBTQ2S+ newcomer integration and racial profiling. His work has been published in journals like Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment and Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality . He is a member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Giwa chairs the City of St. John's Anti-Racism Working Group and co-chairs the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Anti-Racism Committee. His advocacy includes training programs on antiracism and equity for police, healthcare providers, and educators. He has authored books like Racism and Gay Men of Color and contributed to policy reforms through SSHRC-funded projects. Key achievements include pioneering community-police dialogues in Ottawa and Newfoundland, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion in policing, and shaping provincial restorative justice guidelines. His work bridges academia and activism, emphasizing transformative pedagogy and community-driven solutions.
Dr. Sarah Louise Smyth is a Lecturer in Film at the University of Essex, focusing on women's representation and authorship in contemporary film and television. Her research examines feminist theory, postfeminism, motherhood narratives, and genre cinema within British and transnational contexts. Her scholarship critically analyzes female subjectivity in cinema, adaptation strategies in television, and the cultural legacies of filmmakers like Nora Ephron. She co-edited a special issue on women's authorship and adaptation in television. Publications explore representations in films such as Belle (2013) and We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), and television productions like Big Little Lies . No awards or grants were detailed. She welcomes PhD candidates in women's filmmaking, British cinema, and gender representation. She serves on the Women's Film and Television History Network UK/Ireland Steering Group.
Danielle Crookes is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Health Sciences at Northeastern University, holding dual affiliations with Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her research focuses on structural, political, and social factors influencing the health of communities of color, particularly immigrant populations and their descendants. She examines how policies, racism, and xenophobia affect health outcomes, with a special emphasis on cardiometabolic health and stress-related conditions. Dr. Crookes earned a DrPH in Epidemiology from Columbia University (2019) and an MPH from Temple University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the METRIC T32 program at Emory University, focusing on cardiovascular health inequities. She is currently a Health Equity Faculty Scholar at Northeastern’s Institute for Health Equity and Social Justice Research. Her work bridges social epidemiology and public policy, addressing disparities in diabetes management, hypertension, and cervical cancer outcomes among Latino populations. Key themes include sanctuary policies, migration trajectories, and intersectionality frameworks in health research. She collaborates with community health centers to improve healthcare access for vulnerable groups. Scientific contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing policy impacts on health equity and immigrant well-being. Awards include her Health Equity Faculty Scholar appointment, recognizing her commitment to reducing systemic health disparities. Professional associations include the American Heart Association and the Population Association of America. Her research extends to pandemic-related mental health challenges faced by Latinx families and innovative uses of electronic health records for equity-driven studies. Ongoing projects explore transgenerational trauma and policy interventions to mitigate racialized health inequities.
Jens Ineland is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work, Umeå University. His research focuses on disability studies, institutional logics, digitalization in welfare services, and user involvement strategies in Nordic countries. He leads the 'Disability and Participation' and 'Umeå Center for Disability Research' groups, and contributes to research projects like DIS-IPV (2019-2023) addressing intimate-partner violence among people with disabilities and DISLIFE (2016-2021) exploring life courses and opportunity structures for disabled individuals. His academic career includes a docent title and extensive publications on topics such as hybrid structures in human service organizations, digitalization challenges in disability sectors, and professional perspectives on service provision. Ineland collaborates across disciplines, examining intersections of education, employment, and healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities. He emphasizes participatory approaches, institutional analysis, and policy implementation in welfare systems.
Gabrielle (Gabie) Durepos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business and Tourism at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She holds a BCOMM from Mount Allison University, an MA from Lancaster University, and a PhD in Business Administration from Saint Mary's University. She joined Mount Saint Vincent University in 2014 after teaching at Saint Mary's University (2006-2009) and St. Francis Xavier University (2009-2014). Her research focuses on organizational history, critical historiography, the history of management thought, methodology, and gender and diversity. Durepos has developed a critical organizational history approach called ANTi-History to reveal the role of history in liberationary politics. She has published extensively in journals such as Management & Organizational History, Journal of Management History, Critical Perspectives on International Business, and Organization. Durepos has co-authored the book ANTi-History: Theorizing the Past, History, and Historiography in Management and Organizational Studies and co-edited both the Sage Encyclopedia of Case Study Research and the SAGE Major Work on Case Study Methods in Business Research. Her research examines critical approaches to case study methodology and the contribution of feminist, poststructuralist, and other critical perspectives to organizational history. Her current research projects include a critical Organizational History of a Provincial Museum Complex in Nova Scotia and she serves as co-investigator on a major Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grant studying the development of management thought in Canada. Her recent publications focus on archival silences, contextual approaches to historical research, and the application of ANTi-History methodology. ANTi-History: Theorizing the Past, History, and Historiography in Management and Organizational Studies (2012) Sage Encyclopedia of Case Study Research (2010) Case Study Methods in Business Research (2013) Durepos teaches courses in Communications Management, Gender and Management, Macro and Micro Organizational Behaviour, Industrial Relations, and Introduction to Business. She has received multiple research grants including a SSHRC Institutional Grant and University Council for Research Grants. Her methodological contributions to historical organization studies have positioned her as a leading scholar in critical approaches to management history.
Olivia Mitchell is a Lecturer in Modern European History at the University of Manchester’s Department of History (L5). Her research focuses on 19th-century British Empire press depictions, gender, race, and digital methodologies. She holds a PhD from Loughborough University (2021), an MA from the University of Manchester (2017), and a BA in History of Art from the University of Warwick (2015). She has contributed to two journal articles during her tenure as a Research Assistant at Loughborough University (2023–2024). Education: PhD in History, Loughborough University (2021): Thesis on Anglophone press representations of the Begums of Bhopal, 1857–1912 MA in History, University of Manchester (2017) BA in History of Art, University of Warwick (2015) Research Interests: Visual and digital histories of the 19th century, intersectionality of gender/race in colonial contexts, press analysis, and British imperial narratives. She is converting her doctoral work into a monograph analyzing the Nawab Begums of Bhopal through digital annotation methods. Teaching: Teaches modules on British/European/Asian history, art history, and interdisciplinary topics like ‘War, Conflict and Culture’ and ‘Race, Migration and Humanitarianism.’ Funding & Grants: AHRC-funded doctoral research (2015–2021). Labs/Teams: Engaged in digital humanities projects and collaborative research on imperial histories.
