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Youssef ChouhoudView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Democratization
• Religion and Politics
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Dr. Youssef Chouhoud is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Christopher Newport University (CNU), affiliated with the Reiff Center for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution. He also serves as a Public Fellow with the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), focusing on religious, racial, and ethnic pluralism in the U.S. His research examines political tolerance, democratic norms, and the role of religiosity in shaping social and political attitudes, with a particular emphasis on Muslim and Arab American communities. Chouhoud holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Southern California (USC), an M.A. in Political Science, and a B.A. in History from Lehigh University. He has received grants and fellowships including the Global Religion Research Initiative's Curriculum Development Grant (2019) and the American Political Science Association's MENA Collaborative Grant (2017). Education: Ph.D., Political Science and International Relations, University of Southern California M.A., Political Science, Lehigh University B.A., History, Lehigh University Research Interests: Comparative political attitudes and behavior Religion, race, and ethnic politics Survey methodology Democratization and political tolerance Awards/Grants: Curriculum Development Grant (2019) MENA Collaborative Grant (2017) Enhanced Research Fellowship (2016) Advising/Grants: Co-authored On the Significance of Religion in Climate Change (2025) Designed surveys for low-incidence populations Labs/Teams: Reiff Center for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution PRRI Public Fellow Program

Analia AlbujaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Psychology
• Racial Identity
• Biculturalism
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Analia Albuja is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology and Applied Psychology departments at Northeastern University, affiliated with the Bouve College of Health Sciences. She directs the Belonging and Social Identities Lab (BASIL), focusing on identity integration among multiracial/bicultural individuals and societal perceptions of such groups. Her research combines experimental, longitudinal, and data analysis methodologies to explore topics like racial categorization, discrimination, and health outcomes for understudied populations. Research Focus: Dr. Albuja’s work addresses how individuals navigate multiple identities in a society that often enforces rigid categorization. Key questions include the psychological impact of identity denial, societal attitudes toward multiracial groups, and developmental aspects of identity integration. Her lab also emphasizes diversifying academia through inclusive research practices. Key Contributions: She has published extensively on biracial identity perception, discrimination attribution, and intersectional stigma. Recent work includes studies on paternal involvement in parenting, college roommate diversity effects, and policies addressing multiracial stigma. Her research often bridges developmental, social, and health psychology. Affiliations & Roles: In addition to teaching at Northeastern, she is a Science Fellow in the psychology department and contributes to initiatives promoting academic diversity. Her lab is located at Nightingale Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.

• Risk
• Healthcare
• Place and Power
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Emelie Pilflod-Larsson is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Mid Sweden University's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research critically examines risk, healthcare, place, and power through intersectional and discourse-analytical frameworks, with current projects focused on local food systems and decolonizing Sami health initiatives. Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Mid Sweden University (2021), dissertation: "Risky distances: Peripheralisation and normalisation in the case of a maternity ward closure in Sweden" Her work bridges sociology, geography, and critical theory to investigate how spatial dynamics shape risk perception in healthcare and food systems. Key themes include rural resilience, urban gardening as risk mitigation, digital food networks, and decolonial approaches to Sami healthcare. She employs intersectional analysis to reveal how gender, class, and ethnicity mediate experiences of place and power, particularly in Northern Swedish contexts. Analysis of her 2018-2025 publications reveals a methodological emphasis on critical discourse analysis applied to maternity care closures, back-to-the-land movements, and "off the grid" social media representations. Her scholarship consistently centers Swedish rural and northern communities while addressing universal themes of sustainability, community preparedness, and epistemic justice in health systems. Scientific Awards No awards documented in current materials Teaching and Mentoring Teaches core sociology courses including Class, Gender and Ethnicity (Sociology A) and Quantitative Sociological Method (Sociology B), with supervision of student theses. Previously developed specialized courses on Norrland studies, feminist theory, and qualitative methods. Research Projects Ongoing: "Local food supply for increased community preparedness" and "Decolonizing care in practice and theory" (Sami health focus) Ongoing: "Transforming small and medium-sized cities into sustainable food systems through urban farming" Completed: "Factors that shape the attractiveness of places" Collaborative Networks Works with interdisciplinary teams including Katarina Giritli Nygren (food systems) and Gender Studies colleagues at Mid Sweden University, with publications spanning rural sociology, animal studies, and critical philosophy.

• Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Education
• Education Policy Analysis
• Educational Leadership
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Laurence Parker is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy at the University of Utah, with a PhD in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1987). His work spans critical race theory (CRT) in education, neoliberal education reforms, school choice, and systemic racism in policy. Education: PhD in Educational Policy Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1987) His research focuses on racial equity in education, neoliberal policy impacts, and CRT applications. He has published extensively on topics like Postracialism , Racial Evasion Policy , and Silent Covenants in Neoliberal Era , with a particular emphasis on Latinx and African American communities. Recent projects analyze the interplay of poverty, racism, and indigenous oppression in education policy. He has received accolades including Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (2021) and the Derrick Bell Legacy Award (2013). Grants: African American Doctoral Student Initiative (Eccles Foundation, 2017-2018) Leadership: Faculty Leadership Fellow, University of Utah (2014-2015) Teaching: Courses include Thesis Research-Doc, Ed.D. Capstone Project, and Policy, Leadership & CRT

• Queer and Trans People in Education
• Higher Education Administration
• Quantitative Methods in Education Research
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Dr. Jason C. Garvey is the Executive Director for the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment and the Friedman-Hipps Green and Gold Associate Professor of Education at the University of Vermont. He merges data-informed decision making with social change in higher education. Education: Ph.D., College Student Personnel Administration, University of Maryland M.A., School Psychology, Ohio State University B.A., Educational Studies, University of Delaware Dr. Garvey’s research focuses on queer and trans inclusion in education, survey design, and quantitative methods. His work examines campus climate, financial barriers for LGBTQ+ students, identity development, and structural equity in higher education and STEM fields. Recent publications highlight trends in quantitative criticalism, STEM equity for marginalized identities, and institutional data practices. His research often intersects race, gender, and sexual orientation through queer and trans of color critiques. Scientific Awards and Achievements: Body of Work Award, AERA Queer Studies Special Interest Group (2025) ACPA Senior Scholar Award (2024) Fulbright-British Library Eccles Centre Scholar (2023) Joseph A. Abruscato Award for Excellence in Research (2020) Dr. Garvey leads QTPiE, a multi-institutional team addressing LGBTQ+ equity in education. He has secured grants from AAAS, AERA, and NSF to support data infrastructure and structural inclusion initiatives.

Lesther PapaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Racial/Ethnic Microaggressions
• Higher Education
• Ethnic Minority Mental Health
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Lesther Papa , a Filipinx-American psychologist , serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at San Jose State University 's College of Social Sciences . His research focuses on racial/ethnic microaggressions , ethnic minority mental health , and DEI interventions in educational contexts. Fluent in Filipino (Tagalog), he bridges cultural understanding through his work and personal background. Email: lesther.papa@sjsu.edu ORCID: 0000-0002-3283-1840 Current research examines: Differential impacts of racial microaggressions on White vs. ethnic minority students in classrooms Role of professor ethnicity in microaggression detection Interventions to improve microaggression recognition by students and instructors His work integrates concepts like colorblindness, ethnocultural empathy, and ethnic identity analysis. Key article trends show: Specialization in racial microaggressions (overt/covert manifestations) Focus on BIPOC mental health and educational experiences Methodological innovations in statistical mediation analysis Applications in multicultural training and clinical psychology Exploration of Filipinx American identity and colorism Development of DEI training tools and manuals

Alexandria InnesView profile

Lecturer

• International Relations
• Migration Studies
• Critical Security Studies
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Dr. Alexandria Innes is a Lecturer in International Relations at the Violence and Society Centre , City St George's, University of London . Her research bridges migration studies and critical security studies, with a focus on the gendered dimensions of state violence against migrants, ontological security theory, and the UK's hostile environment policies. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Kansas and has taught at the University of East Anglia, Cardinal Stritch University, and Northern Illinois University. Education : PhD (University of Kansas), MA (Marquette University), BA (King's College London), Certificate in Higher Education Practice (University of East Anglia) In her research, Innes interrogates how state violence against migrants, particularly women, reinforces sovereignty and legitimacy. Recent work examines the weaponization of domestic violence as immigration deterrence, the intersection of ontological security with structural violence, and the ethical implications of data sharing between healthcare and immigration enforcement. Her theoretical contributions include redefining state violence through the lens of ontological (in)security and advocating for intersectional approaches to migration policy. Her publications since 2015, including monographs like Migration, Citizenship and the Challenge for Security (Palgrave) and Colonial Citizenship and Transnational Identity (Routledge), analyze how migration challenges state-centric security paradigms and reproduces systemic inequalities. She has collaborated on systematic reviews of violence against migrants and developed tools to mitigate bias in ethnicity and migration status data analysis.

Dharmi KapadiaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Racism and Mental Health
• Ethnic Inequalities in Healthcare
• Health Inequities
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Dr. Dharmi Kapadia is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at The University of Manchester, specializing in racism, health inequities, and ethnic minority mental health. She holds a PhD in Social Statistics from the University of Manchester and has extensive research experience in ethnic inequalities across healthcare, employment, and aging populations. Her work is affiliated with the ESRC Centre on Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) and the Synergi Collaborative Centre. Education: BSc, MSc, PhD in Social Statistics (University of Manchester) Research interests include access to mental health services for ethnic minorities, racism's impact on mental health, and ethnic disparities in employment and aging. She leads/co-investigates projects funded by the Nuffield Foundation and ESRC, including studies on racial discrimination during the pandemic and ethnic inequalities in later life. Her research outputs span over 50 publications, focusing on topics like racial discrimination pathways, mental health disparities, and data quality in health records. Awards include the 2023 Outstanding Teaching Commendation and the 2022 Sociology Public Engagement Prize. Key Projects: 'Ethnic Inequalities in Later Life' (Nuffield Foundation), 'Ethnic and Racial Inequality in a Time of Crisis' (ESRC) Kapadia collaborates with institutions like the Cathie Marsh Institute and Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing. Her future work emphasizes addressing systemic racism in healthcare and policy interventions for marginalized communities.

Yasmiyn IrizarryView profile

Associate Professor

• Race and Racism
• Quantitative Sociology
• Education (K-16)
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Dr. Yasmiyn Irizarry serves as Associate Professor in the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies at The University of Texas at Austin (College of Liberal Arts) and as Associate Director of the Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis. She founded the Numbers 4 Justice Lab to advance racial equity through quantitative methods. Education Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University Master's and Doctorate in Sociology from Indiana University Research Focus As a leading QuantCrit (critical quantitative methods) scholar, Dr. Irizarry examines race and racism across four interconnected domains: K-16 schooling contexts; categorization, identity, and ascription; social attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination; and justice, marginalization, and social control. Her work employs an intersectional framework analyzing race, ethnicity, immigration, class, and place within systems of power, with particular emphasis on Black women's experiences and census data methodologies. Publication Trends Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on police violence against Black women, critical quantitative methodologies in education, and reexamination of racial categories in US Census data. Key themes include mental health impacts of racial profiling, race-shifting in demographic data, and racialized dynamics in STEM education and school safety, reflecting her commitment to transforming quantitative research through critical race perspectives. Research Funding National Science Foundation (current projects on school safety, STEM education, and population policies) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (revising OMB race/ethnicity standards) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (past) Ford Foundation (past) American Educational Research Association (past) Academic Leadership Dr. Irizarry directs the Numbers 4 Justice Lab, which develops and applies quantitative tools to address racial inequities. She teaches graduate courses including Theories of Race/Ethnicity and Sociology of Education across multiple departments (AFR, SOC, WGS), emphasizing critical approaches to quantitative research in racial justice contexts.

Ale PålssonView profile

Researcher

• Caribbean History
• Colonial History
• Gender History
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Ale Pålsson is a Researcher at the Department of History, Uppsala University, specializing in Caribbean colonial history with focus on Swedish colonial practices. Contact information shows office at Engelska parken, Thunbergsvägen 3 A, Uppsala. Research interests center on Caribbean History , Colonial History , and Gender History , particularly examining political culture in St Barthélemy (1800-1825) as demonstrated in doctoral thesis Our Side of the Water . Additional expertise includes postcolonial theory, intersectionality, and 19th century political history. Current work focuses on making St Barthélemy archives publicly accessible. Recent publications reveal strong thematic continuity in Caribbean colonial studies, with 2023-2024 articles analyzing street-level social conflicts, literary representations, and digital census mapping. Work consistently bridges historical methodology with postcolonial theory, emphasizing gendered experiences and archival accessibility. No scientific awards or major grants are publicly documented in available materials. Academic advising and grant activities are not specified in current documentation. Research appears primarily independent though collaborative on interdisciplinary projects like the Baltic Cod metabolic study. No dedicated laboratory or research team is mentioned; work seems centered on archival research and digital humanities approaches within departmental frameworks.

Anna YatesView profile

Researcher

• Urban Geography
• Criminology
• Gender Studies
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Anna Yates is a Researcher at Newcastle University's School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, pursuing a PhD focused on the social geographies of women’s safety in Stockholm. Her work investigates intersections of fear, urban design, and residential segregation through an intersectional lens. She is supervised by Professor Rachel Pain and Dr. Georgiarna Varna, and affiliated with the Geographies of Social Change research cluster. Yates holds an MA in Human Geography Research Methods (Newcastle University) and a BA in Geography from the University of Cambridge. Her research employs innovative methods like walking interviews and relief mapping to explore how gender, race, class, and spatial environments shape perceptions of safety in diverse Stockholm neighborhoods. Her publications and presentations highlight trends in urban criminology, including the paradox of low fear among privileged groups and its implications for marginalized communities. Notable outputs include studies on CPTED frameworks and the gendered dimensions of urban safety in Husby and beyond. Awards: ESRC NINE DTP Studentship, UK-Canada Globalink Exchange, Iland Travel Award Teaching: Courses include Geographies of Race and Nation, Postdisciplinary Criminology, and Quantitative Methods. Engagement: Collaborates with stakeholders through walking interviews and community-focused research, aiming to inform urban planning policies. Yates actively contributes to research teams like the Youth Research Group and Visualities Research Group, exploring visual methodologies in social geography.

Tanu BiswasView profile

Associate Professor

• Childism
• Decoloniality
• Intergenerational Climate Justice
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Tanu Biswas is an Associate Professor of Pedagogy at the University of Stavanger (Norway), affiliated with the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, Sports and Special Education within the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Humanities. They also serve as co-director of The Childism Institute at Rutgers University (USA) and mentor at the Doctoral College for Intersectionality Studies at the University of Bayreuth (Germany). Their research critically examines child marginalization through interdisciplinary lenses, emphasizing decoloniality, climate justice, and qualitative methodologies. Research interests include childism, intergenerational equity, and reimagining educational frameworks through post-qualitative and decolonial approaches. Key contributions address adultcentrism in Nordic contexts, child civil disobedience for climate justice, and the role of children as environmental actors. Biswas has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with recent focus on childism's intersection with philosophy, sociology, and environmental ethics. Key professional roles include organizing international conferences (e.g., European Educational Research Association Summer Schools) and contributing op-eds on education policy (e.g., Khrono.no critiques of institutional decision-making). Their work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, advocating for systemic change in age-based hierarchies and climate justice advocacy.

Rachel Hall-CliffordView profile

Associate Professor

• Global Health Ethics
• Accessible Healthcare for Marginalized Populations
• Health Systems Strengthening in Post-Genocide Contexts
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Rachel Hall-Clifford, PhD, MPH, MSc, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University. Her work focuses on global health equity, particularly in marginalized populations and post-genocide contexts. She has conducted fieldwork in Guatemala for 15 years, addressing healthcare access and health systems strengthening. Dr. Hall-Clifford directs the NAPA-OT Field School in Guatemala and co-founded safe+natal, an initiative advancing equitable health solutions. She serves as President of the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology, advocating for applied anthropological practices. Her education includes a PhD in Anthropology from Boston University (2009), an MSc in Medical Anthropology from the University of Oxford (2002), and a BA in Anthropology from the University of the South (2001). Her research integrates medical anthropology with public health, emphasizing ethical fieldwork methodologies and co-design approaches in global health. Key research areas include childhood diarrheal disease management, maternal health in resource-limited settings, and AI-driven solutions for healthcare challenges. Her book Underbelly critiques power dynamics in global health through the lens of Guatemalan healthcare systems. Recent publications explore AI applications, mental health interventions for infertile couples, and equity in US healthcare systems. Dr. Hall-Clifford collaborates with NGOs and international partners to develop sustainable health technologies, such as mobile health (mHealth) systems for antenatal care. She emphasizes community-led approaches and ethical fieldwork practices, addressing issues like gender-based violence and human rights in global health contexts. Her work bridges academia and practice, with a focus on training future global health professionals through field schools and applied research initiatives. Current projects include leveraging international partnerships to enhance early childhood development and advancing equity in hospital systems through workforce training.

Mariana K. FalconierView profile

Professor

• Dyadic Chronic Stress and Coping
• Economic Stress
• Immigration Stress
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Mariana K. Falconier is a Professor in the Department of Family Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Director of the Couple and Family Therapy Master's Program. She holds a PhD and MS in Family Studies from the University of Maryland, alongside a Licentiate in Psychology from the University of Buenos Aires. Her work integrates clinical practice with research on couple dynamics under chronic stress, particularly focusing on economic, immigration, medical, and minority stressors among marginalized groups such as low-income, Latine, and LGBTQ+ populations. Educations: PhD in Family Studies, University of Maryland, College Park (2005) Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), University of Maryland, College Park (2002) Licentiate in Psychology (equivalent to MA Psychology), University of Buenos Aires (1992) Research Interests: Dr. Falconier’s work centers on dyadic coping mechanisms, economic and immigration-related stress mitigation, and culturally adapted interventions for underserved populations. She has developed the evidence-based TOGETHER/JUNTOS en PAREJA program, which integrates relationship and financial education, funded over $11 million federally and adapted for Latine immigrant and LGBTQ+ couples. Her research emphasizes emotional co-regulation, intersectional stress frameworks, and program evaluation methodologies. Grants & Awards: Recipient of the National Council for Family Relations’ Excellence in Professional/Clinical Practice Award and the George F. Kramer Practitioner of the Year Award. Over $11 million in federal grants have supported her program development and evaluation efforts. Teaching & Leadership: Taught nationally and globally in multicultural MFT, couple therapy, and post-modern approaches. Directed the Virginia Tech Center for Family Services (2008-2016) and the MFT Master’s Program (2017-2018). Currently teaches courses on gender/ethnicity in family services, couple therapy, and clinical supervision. International Impact: Collaborations in Switzerland, Romania, Italy, Hungary, Pakistan, and Chile. Presented at the Vatican City on family stress and coping for Pope Francis and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Editor of Couples Coping with Stress: A Cross-Cultural Perspective (2016) and co-author of Treatment Plans and Interventions in Couple Therapy (2024). Labs & Teams: Active in the Center for Healthy Families and the Department of Family Science’s interdisciplinary initiatives.

Krista BrumleyView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Work-Family Nexus
• Organizational Sociology
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Krista Brumley is a Professor of Sociology at Wayne State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, specializing in gender studies, work-family dynamics, and organizational sociology. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Tulane University (2004), an M.P.H. (1996), and an M.A. in Sociology (1998) from the same institution. Her research focuses on gender equity in the workplace, qualitative studies of Mexican organizations post-NAFTA, and the impact of work-family conflict on psychological well-being, particularly during the pandemic. Brumley leads major NSF-funded initiatives, including the ADVANCE PARTNERSHIP (STEM Intersectional Equity) and the GEARS project (Gender Equity Advances Retention in STEM). Her work explores flexible work arrangements, ideal worker norms, and the mental load in household labor divisions. She has published in top journals like Society and Mental Health , Gender & Society , and Social Currents . Her grants include a RAPID NSF award studying dual-income couples during the pandemic, yielding insights into work-family conflict and psychological distress. Brumley’s Mexican-focused research examines organizational change, NGOs, and gendered perceptions of opportunity in post-NAFTA Mexico. She also addresses intersectional equity in STEM departments through collaborative projects with Michigan State and Ohio State Universities. Awarded the Career Development Chair (2019) and multiple Humanities Center Fellowships, Brumley teaches advanced research methods and sociology of gender. Her work bridges global and local contexts, emphasizing systemic equity and qualitative methodologies.