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Werner GoeblView profile

Professor

• Music Acoustics
• Piano Performance
• Ensemble Synchronization
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Werner Goebl is a Professor of Music Acoustics and Head of the Department of Music Acoustics – Wiener Klangstil (IWK) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw) in Vienna, Austria. He leads research in music performance science, acoustics, and technology, with a particular focus on piano performance mechanics and ensemble coordination dynamics. His research spans multiple interconnected domains: Music Acoustics and the 'Wiener Klangstil' (Viennese Sound Style) Piano performance techniques and finger movement efficiency Ensemble synchronization and coordination in musical groups Motion capture analysis of musical performance Digital musicology and music encoding standards Human-computer interaction in music performance Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward digital musicology and web-based tools for music analysis, particularly through the mei-friend project for Music Encoding Initiative (MEI). His work increasingly combines traditional music acoustics with cutting-edge digital humanities approaches, focusing on ensemble coordination, body motion in performance, and creating accessible digital resources for music scholarship. The TROMPA project (Towards Richer Online Music Public-domain Archives) represents a major European collaboration to enhance access to music resources. Dr. Goebl's research has been supported by significant funding including: Austrian Science Fund (FWF) projects including 'Achieving Togetherness in Ensemble Performance' (P32642, 2020-2023) H2020 Research and Innovation Action 'TROMPA' with a budget over 3M€ (2018-2021) Multiple previous FWF projects on ensemble synchronization and piano performance Erwin-Schrödinger Fellowship at McGill University (2006-2008) He leads the Department of Music Acoustics – Wiener Klangstil (IWK) which houses several specialized laboratories: Acoustic Laboratory with anechoic room Slow Motion Lab Performance Science Lab CEUS Computer Wing with Motion Capture and Eye tracking network

• Sociology of Education
• Democratic Education
• Social Justice and Equity
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Stewart Riddle is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Southern Queensland . His research focuses on the democratisation of schooling systems , increasing access and equity in education , and schooling’s response to critical social issues in complex contemporary times. Research Interests include: Sociology of Education Democratic Education Social Justice and Equity Alternative Schooling Research Methodology English Curriculum and Pedagogy Publications from 2025–2024 examine education policy aporia , relational pedagogy , democratic curriculum design , and critical literacy , with a focus on Australia and Thailand. Key keywords span Education Policy , Relational Teaching , Youth Identity , and Curricular Justice . Teaching : Courses include EDX3270 English Curriculum and Pedagogy in Upper Primary , EDS2210 Junior Secondary English Curriculum and Pedagogy , and EDS4110 Senior Secondary English Curriculum and Pedagogy . He supervises doctoral research on topics like teacher autonomy , student engagement , and alternative education frameworks . Affiliations : Member of the Australian Association for Research in Education and English Teachers' Association of Queensland ; affiliated with the Centre for Heritage and Culture at UniSQ.

Tyrha M. Lindsey-WarrenView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Multicultural Marketing
• Advertising Industry Equity & Inclusion
• Consumer Behavior
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Tyrha M. Lindsey-Warren is a Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing at Baylor University's Foster School of Business , where she also serves as Director of Industry Relations and Experiential Learning . She leads the Marketing Ethnic Faculty Association (MEFA) as president and contributes to the SEEHER Academic Advisory Board . Education: PhD in Marketing, Rutgers University MBA in Marketing, Claremont Graduate University BS in Radio/TV/Film with Musical Theater Certificate, Northwestern University Her research focuses on multicultural marketing , narrative transportation , health edutainment , and diversity in advertising . She explores how storytelling impacts millennial consumers , equity in advertising leadership , and strategies for small business innovation during crises. Recent publications address pandemic-era marketing innovation , representation in advertising leadership , systemic discrimination in multicultural markets , and edutainment's role in health behavior change . Her work appears in journals like Journal of Advertising Research and Journal of Cultural Marketing Strategy . She teaches courses including Advertising Procedures , Promotion Campaigns , and Digital Marketing , integrating practical industry experience into her pedagogy.

Thokozani MhlambiView profile

Lecturer

• Ethnomusicology
• African Studies
• Creative Arts
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Dr. Thokozani Mhlambi is a creative musician, composer, and interdisciplinary artist affiliated with the University of Bayreuth through its Bayreuth Academy. His work bridges African philosophies, historical narratives, and experimental music, using baroque cello, vocals, and reed ensembles to reimagine cultural legacies such as the Zulu capital Umgungundlovu. He has performed globally at institutions like MoMA (New York), Zeitz MOCAA (Cape Town), and Savvy Contemporary (Berlin), while engaging in cross-cultural collaborations with artists like Angel Bat Dawid and Douglas R Ewart. PhD in Music from University of Cape Town Visiting lecturer at universities in Finland, Brazil, and USA His research integrates ethnomusicology , sound art , and interdisciplinary practice , focusing on reinterpreting African history through avant-garde techniques and non-traditional rhythms. Projects like Playing with Tape and Umgungundlovu Suite highlight his exploration of sonic storytelling and creative methods. Recent article trends reveal a consistent focus on historical reclamation , experimental composition , and African sonic identity , often blending Western classical instruments with African narratives. Scientific Awards Artist-in-Residence at Cite International Des Arts (Paris, 2020), supported by the Institut Français Invited contributor to the Dutch Art Institute’s Roaming Academy (2019) As a lecturer, Mhlambi has mentored in international academic settings, though specific advisees are not listed. His practice also intersects with grants from cultural institutions supporting artistic research and residencies. Labs & Collaborative Platforms He collaborates with the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence (Bayreuth), University of Cape Town, and the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (Chicago), engaging in sound-based reimaginings of historical sites and cultural identities.

David ConteView profile

Professor

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Choral Music
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David Conte is Professor of Composition and Chair of the Composition Department at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), where he has taught since 1985. He is also affiliated with the European American Musical Alliance in Paris, where he served on the composition faculty from 2011-2022. In 2014, he was named Composer in Residence for Cappella SF, a professional chamber choir in San Francisco. His educational background includes: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from Cornell University Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Cornell University Bachelor of Music (BM) from Bowling Green State University David Conte's research and creative interests focus on contemporary classical composition, particularly in the areas of opera, choral music, and chamber music. His work demonstrates a deep engagement with American musical traditions while incorporating diverse influences from European classical music. He has developed a distinctive compositional voice that bridges traditional techniques with contemporary expression, particularly evident in his vocal and choral works. Conte's approach to composition pedagogy emphasizes the importance of musical memory, keyboard skills, and deep engagement with the music one loves. Analysis of Conte's compositional output reveals a consistent focus on vocal and choral music, with significant contributions to American opera through works like 'The Gift of the Magi.' His chamber music demonstrates sophisticated understanding of instrumental capabilities across various ensembles. More recently, his orchestral works like the 'Sinfonietta for Classical Orchestra' show a refined neoclassical approach. Conte's compositions often explore literary and historical themes, reflecting his broader interests in film, history, politics, and religion. His notable awards and distinctions include: Fulbright Scholarship (1976) Ralph Vaughan Williams Fellowship (1989) Aspen Music Festival Conducting Fellowship (1984) National Association of Teachers of Singing Composition Award (2016) American Guild of Organists Distinguished Composer (2024) Raymond Brock commission from the American Choral Directors Association First Prize in the NATS Composition Competition for 'American Death Ballads' (2016) As an educator, Conte has mentored over 100 composition students since 1985 at SFCM. His teaching philosophy, heavily influenced by his studies with Nadia Boulanger, emphasizes the importance of musical memory, keyboard proficiency for composers, and gradual skill development. He has secured numerous commissions from prestigious organizations including the San Francisco, Oakland, Stockton, and Dayton Symphonies, Chanticleer, and the American Guild of Organists. Conte's work has been supported by institutions like the Fulbright Program and the National Endowment for the Arts. Conte maintains active collaborations with various musical organizations, including Cappella SF where he serves as Composer in Residence. His work with librettists like Nicholas Giardini and collaborators like Todd Boekelheide demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary artistic projects. He continues to be an influential figure in American contemporary music through his compositions, teaching, and advocacy for new music.

• Organ Music
• Organ Historiography
• British Organ Culture
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Andrew McCrea serves as Professor of Organ Supporting Studies and Academic Programmes at the Royal College of Music (RCM), where he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses including history, stylistic-techniques, and supervises student projects, lecture-recitals, and dissertations. He also holds significant positions as Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Studies at the Royal College of Organists (RCO), overseeing accreditation, educational programs, publications, and archival collections. McCrea's research focuses on organ historiography with particular expertise in British organ culture and the evolution of organs and organ playing in the Baltic region. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent trajectory examining historical organ traditions, national stylistic developments, and the evolution of organ literature across different cultural contexts. Editor of the annual Journal of the Royal College of Organists Guest editor of the Journal of the British Institute of Organ Studies (2004, 2018) Author and co-editor of The Nordic-Baltic Organ Book (2003) Contributor to The Cambridge Companion to the Organ (1998) Contributor to Routledge's Studies in English Organ Music (2018) McCrea's academic contributions span organ historiography, performance practice, and regional organ traditions, with particular emphasis on British and Baltic organ cultures. His research demonstrates consistent engagement with historical documentation, archival materials, and the evolution of organ literature across different national contexts. His scholarly awards include the Medal of the Royal College of Organists (2023) for outstanding contribution and distinguished service to the RCO. As an organist, McCrea serves as curator-organist of St Swithun's, Worcester (housing a significant historical organ from 1795/1845), has performed internationally, and was a finalist in the Lahti International Organ Competition (1997). He continues to advise on the Gothenburg International Organ Academy archival project, bridging his scholarly and practical expertise in organ culture preservation.

• Music Composition
• New Opera
• Musical Theatricality
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Dr Catherine Kontz is a London-based composer and professor at the Royal College of Music, specializing in nonlinear forms, visual/spatial elements, and musical theatricality in contemporary composition. She serves as a Doctoral Supervisor and is currently an artist-in-residence at King's College London's Engineering Department. Born 1976 BMus (Hons), MMus, PhD from Goldsmiths Her research spans: Audio technology applications in composition Multimedia operatic productions Site-specific sound installations Interdisciplinary collaboration strategies Cultural synthesis in musical theatre Temporal experimentation in performance Her work has been performed by prestigious ensembles and artists including Solistes Européens Luxembourg, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, ensemble recherche, Exaudi, and Naomi Woo. Current projects include collaborative research with Professor Zoran Cvetkovic exploring audio technologies and human intelligence processes. Notable achievements: Shortlisted for Quattropole Music Prize Commissioned for European Capital of Culture program Doctoral research connecting Deleuzian theory with mime opera Regular Tête-à-Tête opera festival participant Director of multimedia opera productions Academic contributions include: Supervising doctoral composition students Developing interdisciplinary research projects Teaching contemporary composition techniques Creating large-scale collaborative works Advancing audio technology applications Mentoring emerging composers

Kivanc TatarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Musical Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Interactive Arts
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Kıvanç Tatar is an Assistant Professor in Interactive AI at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His work bridges Music, Artificial Intelligence, Interactive Arts, and Virtual Reality, creating multimodal AI systems for performances, immersive environments, and generative art. Exhibited globally at events like Ars Electronica (2017, 2020) and Rio Olympics 2016 Founder of the AI in Computational Arts, Music, and Games research group Projects integrate AI with movement computation, VR, and livecoding His research focuses on musical AI , interactive systems , and creative algorithms , with applications in real-time performance, environmental art, and robotics. Recent projects include Koami 2025 (upcoming livecoding), Latent Timbre Synthesis (2021), and Brush of AI (2020 NFT series). Key Collaborations : A.I.D (Istanbul), Gold Saucer (Vancouver) Exhibition Highlights : CHI 2018, Mutek Montreal 2018, Contemporary Istanbul PlugIn 2019

Urszula KrygerView profile

Professor

• Classical Vocal Performance
• Art Song Interpretation
• Opera
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Professor Urszula Kryger, Ph.D., serves as Dean of the Faculty of Vocal and Acting Studies at the G. and K. Bacewicz Academy of Music in Łódź since the 2012/2013 academic year, following her tenure as Head of the Vocal Studies Department (2008-2012). A distinguished mezzo-soprano, she has maintained an international performance career while advancing vocal pedagogy through master classes and competition juries. Her educational background includes dual degrees from the Academy of Music in Łódź: Instrumental Studies in Piano (1988) and Vocal Studies in Acting (1992), supplemented by advanced vocal training under Andrzej Orłowicz in Copenhagen. This foundation informs her holistic approach to vocal artistry. Kryger's research focuses on Classical Vocal Performance with specialization in Art Song Interpretation and Polish Musicology . Her scholarly work centers on authentic performance practices of Chopin, Szymanowski, and Moniuszko, emphasizing textual nuance and historical context in art song. She investigates chamber music collaborations as interdisciplinary laboratories for vocal expression, with particular attention to the interplay between text, timbre, and emotional authenticity. Her publication trajectory reveals deep engagement with Polish musical heritage , progressing from foundational recordings of Russian repertoire to definitive interpretations of Szymanowski and Żeleński. The consistent Fryderyk Award recognition demonstrates scholarly impact in preserving and reinterpreting national musical identity through rigorous vocal scholarship. 2001 Fryderyk Award for 'Russian Duets' (DUX) 2002 Fryderyk Award for 'Moniuszko's Songs' and 'Karłowicz/Szymanowski's Songs' 2004 Fryderyk Award for 'K. Szymanowski's Songs' (Channel Classics) 2006 Karol Szymanowski Foundation Award 2012 Fryderyk Award for 'Żeleński - Pieśni' As an educator, Kryger mentors through master classes across Europe and serves on international competition juries. Her academic leadership includes departmental administration and shaping curriculum for vocal performance programs. Collaborative projects with ensembles like the Tokyo String Quartet and Petersen Quartet demonstrate her commitment to interdisciplinary artistic research. Kryger maintains active performance partnerships with distinguished musicians including Hartmut Höll, Charles Spencer, and Pascal Rogé, while conducting research through recording projects that serve as both artistic output and pedagogical resources for vocal students.

James C. DavisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Human-Computer Interaction
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James C. Davis is an Assistant Professor at the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Purdue University). His research focuses on socio-technical approaches to software engineering , emphasizing security , correctness , and usability in software-intensive systems. He leads the Duality Lab , which publishes in top venues like ICSE , USENIX Security , and EMSE , with funding from the NSF , Google , Cisco , and Rolls Royce . PhD in Computer Science from Virginia Tech Current research themes: software supply chain security, pre-trained model engineering, and empirical studies of developer practices His recent publications (2025) analyze LLM jailbreaking , software signing (Sigstore), IoT model optimization , and deep learning reproducibility . Supported by grants from NSF OAC Core (multi-modal deep learning infrastructure) and RFE (prompt engineering education). Recognized with the ASEE Best Paper Award (2024) for trust engineering research. Current students include Paschal Amusuo (PhD candidate), Wenxin Jiang (now at Socket), and Dharun Venkatraman (Chateaubriand Fellow). Advising highlights : Guided 7 PhD/MSc theses (2022-2025) Developed CodeQL experience report (709 defects in 258 projects) Industry collaborations: Google , Microsoft Research , Qualcomm Research trends from 2022-2025 show sustained focus on: Software security (supply chains, signing, ReDoS) Model engineering (IoT optimization, naming conventions) Empirical methods (interview studies, defect analysis) Human factors (developer practices, training effectiveness)

• Contemporary Music
• Solo Violin Repertoire
• Performance Anxiety
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Ioana Galu serves as Associate Professor of Violin and Viola in the Department of Music at the University of South Dakota, directing the Violin/Viola Studio and performing with the Rawlins Piano Trio. Previously on faculty at Heidelberg University (2004-2016) and The College of Wooster (2014-2016), she maintains active roles with the Eastern Music Festival since 2004 and co-founded the Romanian-American chamber music festival 'American Musicians in Transylvania'. Her educational background includes: Doctor of Musical Arts in Contemporary Music, Bowling Green State University (2012) Artist Diploma in Violin Performance, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (2011) Master of Music in Violin Performance, Bowling Green State University (2003) Master of Music in Violin Performance and Chamber Music, Gheorghe Dima Music Academy, Romania (1999) Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and Pedagogy, Gheorghe Dima Music Academy (1998) Dr. Galu's research examines Contemporary Music performance practices, Solo Violin Repertoire interpretation, Injury Prevention methodologies, and Performance Anxiety management. Her work bridges technical mastery with expressive artistry, focusing on physical sustainability and psychological resilience for string musicians through practical pedagogical frameworks. Recent scholarly presentations reveal evolving interests in efficient practice systems, bowing mechanics, and the socio-artistic dimensions of performance. She increasingly explores mindfulness applications, genre-crossing repertoire, and recovery of women composers' works, demonstrating commitment to both technical innovation and social relevance in string performance. Notable awards include The American Prize in Chamber Music (2022), Chamber Music Community Engagement Award (2009), and multiple competition prizes from George Enescu Violin Competition (1996) to CCM Concerto Competition (2004). As advisor and grant recipient, she directs the Rawlins Piano Trio with four consecutive South Dakota Arts Council Touring Arts Roster grants (2018-2026). Her leadership extends to Music4Romania board membership and co-founding initiatives promoting Romanian-American cultural exchange. Dr. Galu performs as concertmaster for multiple orchestras and maintains active chamber music collaborations, notably through her festival work connecting Transylvanian and American artists.

Zachary WallmarkView profile

Associate Professor

• Popular music
• Timbre
• Music cognition
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Zachary Wallmark is an Associate Professor of Musicology and Area Chair of Musicology and Ethnomusicology at the University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance. His interdisciplinary research bridges musicology, cognitive science, and sound studies, with a particular focus on musical timbre and its relationship to emotion, meaning, and cultural context. Wallmark maintains a joint affiliation with the Center for Translational Neuroscience at the University of Oregon, reflecting his cross-disciplinary approach. His research interests span popular music studies, timbre analysis, music cognition, and sound studies, with particular attention to how musical timbre functions in emotional response, aesthetic judgment, and music sociology. Wallmark's work explores these themes across diverse musical contexts including American popular music, free jazz, extreme heavy metal, and traditional Japanese music. Wallmark's publications reveal a consistent focus on timbre as a critical yet undertheorized dimension of musical experience. His work spans empirical studies of timbre perception, corpus analyses of timbre semantics, interdisciplinary investigations of timbre's role in meaning-making, and theoretical explorations of timbre's relationship to cultural and social contexts. Recent publications increasingly integrate cognitive neuroscience methodologies with traditional musicological approaches. GRAMMY Museum Foundation Scientific Research Grant UO Presidential Fellowship in Humanistic Study AMS Ruth A. Solie Award Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada Partnership Grant National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship Wallmark's research has received significant external funding from prestigious organizations including the NEH and the GRAMMY Museum Foundation. He is active in the Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration (ACTOR) group, an international research partnership funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. His work has been presented at major international conferences including the American Musicological Society (AMS), Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC), Society for Music Theory (SMT), and Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM). Wallmark has also been invited to lecture at notable venues including the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Beyond his academic work, he is a published composer, commercial musician, jazz bassist, and performer of the Japanese shakuhachi flute.

• Musicology
• Songwriting Studies
• Rock Music History
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Pete Astor serves as a Lecturer in Theoretical and Practical Studies within the BMus Commercial Music Performance program at the University of Westminster's School of Arts. With twenty-five years of professional music industry experience spanning performance, composition, production, and journalism, he bridges academic theory with real-world creative practice. His research focuses on the intersection of musicology, cultural studies, and creative processes, particularly examining authenticity in rock music, lyrical meaning-making, and the community dimensions of song interpretation. Publications reveal consistent exploration of how words function within musical contexts and the empathetic connections between artists and audiences. Analysis of his scholarly output shows a trajectory from foundational work on rock lyricism (2010) to contemporary investigations of creative imagination (2022), demonstrating deepening theoretical engagement while maintaining practical relevance to songwriting and performance. His industry background directly informs his academic perspective on music creation. Astors teaching integrates his extensive professional background as a critically acclaimed musician, including leadership of seminal bands The Loft and The Weather Prophets, solo work across Europe, and electronic collaborations with Wisdom of Harry. His compositions currently feature in UK television productions, maintaining active creative practice alongside academic duties.

• Accordion Performance
• Music Pedagogy
• Classical Music
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Eduardas Gabnys serves as a Professor within the Department of Accordion at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA), where he holds a primary academic appointment focused on advancing accordion performance and pedagogy. His research interests center on accordion performance techniques, musical interpretation across classical and folk traditions, and innovative pedagogical methodologies for instrumental instruction. Professor Gabnys contributes to the preservation and evolution of accordion repertoire through performance practice and scholarly analysis of historical and contemporary works. As a core faculty member, he oversees curriculum development for accordion studies and mentors emerging musicians in performance mastery and artistic expression within Lithuania's academic music framework.

Stephanie DoktorView profile

Assistant Professor

• Critical Race Theory
• Jazz Studies
• Gender Studies
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Stephanie Doktor is an Assistant Professor at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, specializing in Music Theory. Her work interrogates how power structures shape musical sound, with a focus on white supremacy in the early jazz marketplace and gender dynamics in cross-cultural musical contexts. Education: PhD and MA in Critical & Comparative Studies (University of Virginia), Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies (University of Georgia), MA in Musicology (University of Georgia), BM in Vocal Performance (University of North Georgia). Her current book project, Reconstructing Whiteness: Race in the Early Jazz Marketplace (under contract with University of California Press), analyzes whiteness as a cultural and economic construct in jazz's emergence. She combines archival research with spectrogram-based music analysis to expose systemic biases in historical methodologies and pedagogy. Recent publications include analyses of Paul Whiteman's racialized soundscapes (2024), critiques of white feminism in rock covers (2024), and studies of John Powell's racial appropriation (2020). Her work has earned the Irving Lowens Article Award (2022) and Best Essay in Popular Music Scholarship (2021). Scientific Awards Irving Lowens Article Award (2022) Best Essay in Popular Music Scholarship (2021) Doktor revises music theory curricula to center marginalized voices, emphasizing microrhythmic and timbral analysis over traditional methods. She founded the Jazz and Improvisation Study Group for the American Musicological Society and serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Jazz Studies , prioritizing underrepresented perspectives. Current grants include Faculty Fellowships at Temple University's Center for the Humanities (2024–2025) and the University of Pennsylvania's Wolf Humanities Center (2023–2024). She previously worked with the Debt Collective to address student loan debt and co-founded collaborative initiatives for equitable academic spaces.