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Olivia Johnson is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Emory University. Her research focuses on Black motherhood, surveillance, and the legacies of slavery, with an interdisciplinary approach combining sociology, African American studies, and gender studies. She holds a PhD from Emory University (expected 2024), an MA from the University of South Florida (2017), and a BA from the University of South Florida (2014). Johnson’s work examines the evolution of surveillance in Black intimate relationships and motherhood from the antebellum era to today. Her dissertation, Invisible Bonds: Exploring the Intersections of Slavery, Surveillance, and Black Motherhood , uses archival data from the Federal Writers’ Project. She teaches courses on race, emotions, and sociology at Emory. Research Highlights: Explores historical and contemporary dynamics of racialized surveillance, Black maternal experiences, and emotional labor in marginalized communities. Teaching: Courses include SOC 101, SOC 247 (Racial and Ethnic Relations), and SOC 389 (Sociology of Emotions). Johnson has received numerous awards, including the Eleanor Main Mentoring Award and the James Weldon Johnson Institute Dissertation Fellowship. She also serves as a Program Coordinator in the Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement and has extensive service experience in graduate student advocacy and diversity initiatives.

• Race and Ethnicity
• Motherhood
• Surveillance
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Andra Gillespie is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Emory University, where she has served since 2005. She also directs the James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference at Emory and previously served as Interim Chair of the Department of African American Studies (2014–2015). Her research focuses on African American Politics, particularly post-Civil Rights leadership dynamics, political participation, and interethnic competition. She employs experimental methods to analyze voter behavior and policy attitudes. Dr. Gillespie earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia (1999) and her M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University (2005). She has held academic appointments at MIT (2011–2012) and Princeton University (2009–2010). Her work bridges academia and public engagement through op-eds in major outlets like the Washington Post and CNN, addressing contemporary racial and political issues. Her research interests include the evolving nature of Black leadership in a 'post-racial' era, the role of race in voter decisions, and the intersection of race with gender and policy. Key projects include analyzing Black Republican identification and experimental studies on fake news and racial perceptions. She has received grants from Emory and external bodies, including a National Science Foundation Fellowship. Gillespie has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, mentoring Mellon Fellows and chairing honors theses. Her academic service includes leadership roles in professional organizations like the American Political Science Association and the National Conference of Black Political Scientists. Awards include the Norton Long Scholar distinction (2009) and recognition for mentorship from the Mellon-Mays program.

• African American Politics
• Political Participation
• Racial and Ethnic Politics in the U.S.
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Luis Duno-Gottberg is the Lee Hage Jamail Professor of Latin American Studies at Rice University and serves as College Magister of Baker College. He holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and specializes in 19th–21st century Latin American and Caribbean culture, with emphases on race, politics, violence, and cinema. His research explores topics like Venezuela’s political representation, prison communities as bio-political systems, and the Haitian Revolution. He has translated foundational Haitian literature and authored/co-edited over a dozen books, including Carceral Communities in Latin America (2020) and La Politica Encarnada (2015). His work bridges academic and public spheres, as evidenced by his appearances in media like El Correo del Orinoco and Univision . At Rice, he is a faculty scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and previously served as Magister of Duncan College (2009–15). He has twice received the George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching (2015, 2017). Research interests include: Latin American cultural studies, political violence, cinema analysis, race and ethnicity, and bio-political frameworks. His publications span edited volumes on Cuban and Venezuelan cinema, prison sociology, and Bolivarian politics. Notable projects include translating Stella (the first Haitian novel) into English and Spanish, and his current book project on Venezuela’s popular mobilization and political representation. His work often intersects with contemporary social movements and media representation.

• Latin American Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Caribbean Studies
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Marie L Miville is a Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and serves as Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs. Her academic career spans over three decades, with expertise in multicultural counseling, Latine/a/o mental health, and gender studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland at College Park and is a licensed psychologist in Ohio. Her research focuses on intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, and LGBTQ+ identities, emphasizing culturally grounded leadership and social justice advocacy. Notable works include Counseling and Gender: Intersectional Approaches (2024) and Women and the Challenge of STEM Professions (2022). She has contributed to clinical supervision guidelines and led initiatives promoting diversity in counseling psychology training programs. Dr. Miville has been a vocal advocate for inclusive academic environments, addressing systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups. Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, with recent publications exploring Latinx Jewish identity, transgender affirmative practices, and STEM equity. She serves on task forces shaping professional standards in health service psychology. Her leadership roles include chairing the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology and mentoring early-career scholars. She emphasizes training that bridges clinical practice with community advocacy, reflecting her commitment to socially responsive education.

• Multicultural counseling
• Latine/a/o mental health issues
• Universal-diverse orientation
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Melvin Rogers is a prominent academic at Brown University, serving as the Edna and Richard Salomon Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Associate Director of the Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He specializes in contemporary democratic theory and the historical dimensions of African American political thought. Rogers holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University (2006) and an M.Phil in Political Thought and Intellectual History from the University of Cambridge (2000). Rogers’s research focuses on the intersection of race, democracy, and moral philosophy, particularly examining how democratic ideals are shaped by historical and cultural contexts. His work critiques and reconstructs narratives around racial equality, religious influence in politics, and the intellectual contributions of marginalized voices. Notable projects include co-editing the Oxford New Histories of Philosophy series, which highlights underrepresented perspectives in philosophical discourse. His articles and edited volumes explore themes such as David Walker’s political strategies, James Baldwin’s reflections on racial progress, and John Dewey’s democratic ethos. These publications reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary analysis, blending political theory with historical and literary approaches. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his appointment as a Distinguished Professor underscores his scholarly impact. Rogers’s advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided texts, though his editorial roles and series indicate significant contributions to academic publishing. He is affiliated with multiple research initiatives at Brown, including the Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, where he collaborates on projects like the Democracy Project and Political Economy initiatives.

• Political Science
• Democratic Theory
• African American Political Thought
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Rajini Srikanth serves as Dean of Faculty at the University of Massachusetts Boston's Provost's Office & Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs. She holds a PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo and specializes in interdisciplinary literary studies with a focus on human rights, race, and transnational narratives. Her research explores: The intersection of literature with human rights frameworks Comparative racialization in Asian American, Native American, and Middle Eastern literatures Pedagogical approaches to teaching culturally complex texts Post-9/11 cultural identities and transnational solidarity movements Her publications demonstrate consistent engagement with themes of social justice, diaspora experiences, and the politics of representation across 15+ years of scholarship. Recent works focus on academic freedom, Palestinian solidarity movements, and ethical human rights discourse. Awards include: Cultural Studies Book Award (2006) Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award (1997) Nomination for Cultural Studies book award

• Human rights and literature
• American literature
• Asian American literature
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Gregory Thompson is an Associate Professor of Linguistic Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology within the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences at Brigham Young University. His academic work bridges anthropology, education, linguistics, and healthcare communication, with a particular focus on how language and interaction shape human experience in diverse contexts. Thompson's research interests center on linguistic anthropology, semiotics, education, and discourse analysis. He examines the processes of being and becoming as they happen in human pedagogical interactions, with particular attention to social actions that promote learning in small-scale human interactions such as tutoring or classroom settings. His ethnographic research spans diverse settings including tutoring programs for low-income African-American high schoolers in Chicago, elementary schools with Latino students in Provo, Utah, and elementary schools in Seoul, South Korea. He regularly teaches the ethnographic research methods sequence (courses 442 and 443) as well as a course in Linguistic Anthropology. Analysis of Thompson's publication record reveals consistent engagement with interactional dynamics across multiple contexts. His work demonstrates a progression from classroom settings to healthcare interactions, always maintaining a focus on how language, culture, and power dynamics shape human experience. A notable pattern in his research is the application of linguistic anthropological methods to practical problems in education and healthcare, particularly regarding cultural differences and communication patterns. His recent work increasingly addresses questions of equity and cultural competence, especially in educational and medical settings serving minority populations. Thompson's advising work, while not explicitly detailed in available sources, appears to focus on students interested in linguistic anthropology, ethnographic methods, and cross-cultural communication. His research collaborations span multiple institutions, suggesting an active mentoring role for graduate students and junior researchers. His laboratory and research team work appears to focus on ethnographic documentation of interactional practices, with particular attention to video ethnography methods. His publications suggest ongoing projects examining language use in educational settings, cultural differences in healthcare communication, and the semiotic dimensions of everyday interactions.

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Semiotics
• Education
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Dr. Angela D. Coker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Women’s Studies at San Diego State University. She holds licensures as an LPCC in California and LPC in Missouri. Her career spans over two decades in counselor training, cultural diversity education, and social justice advocacy. She has held academic roles at institutions including The University of Missouri – St. Louis, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Botswana. Dr. Coker is currently President of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development and serves on the Board of Directors at the Women’s Museum of California. Her research focuses on women’s development, Black feminism, and self-care/wellness. She has authored numerous articles and co-edited key texts like Experiential Activities for Teaching Multicultural Competence in Counseling (2011). Internationally, she has conducted Fulbright-Hays research in Brazil and taught in Botswana and South Africa, emphasizing indigenous cultural traditions in counseling practices. Dr. Coker has received awards such as the Group Work Practice Award (ASGW) and the Women’s Trailblazer Award. Her teaching includes courses like Women of Color in the US and Feminist Organizations and Activism . She emphasizes culturally responsive pedagogy and social justice in her work. Education: Ph.D. in Counseling (degree details unspecified) International Work: Fulbright-Hays scholar, UNICEF collaboration in Botswana, and teaching in Botswana and South Africa Professional Roles: Board member of the Women’s Museum of California, Fellow at UMSL’s Office of International Studies, and Ambassador for International Registry of Counsellor Education Programs

• Women's Studies
• Cultural Diversity
• Social Justice
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Sahitya Maiya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of New Hampshire, part of the College of Health and Human Services. Their research focuses on adolescent development, risk/resilience dynamics, and family relationships, with funding from CDC, NIH, and institutional grants. Maiya actively contributes to professional organizations like the Society for Research on Adolescence and emphasizes evidence-based practice for family well-being. Research interests include cultural influences on parenting (e.g., familism values), sibling relationships, and prosocial behavior across diverse populations such as Asian Indian and Latinx communities. Methodological strengths include longitudinal designs and quantitative analysis. Major publications address pandemic impacts on youth, sibling caregiving roles, and substance use dynamics. Teaching responsibilities span courses like Adolescent Development and Parenting Across the Life Span . Recent work explores caregiving in young adults balancing family roles, highlighting qualitative methods like photovoice. Funding sources emphasize translational research addressing societal challenges like health disparities and family stress. Publications demonstrate cross-cultural and interdisciplinary reach, with studies in journals like Journal of Youth and Adolescence and Developmental Psychology . Current projects include a longitudinal analysis of sibling alcohol use influences and a grant-funded study on family processes during crises.

• Adolescent Development
• Risk and Resilience
• Family Relationships
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Selena Washington, Ph.D., OTR/L, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a Master of Science in Public Health from Meharry Medical College, and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tennessee State University. Her research focuses on aging adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities (e.g., Down Syndrome), emphasizing fall prevention, cognitive decline, telehealth interventions, and occupational justice. Key areas include environmental modifications for aging in place, interprofessional geriatric care, and addressing systemic inequities in healthcare access and delivery. She leads projects like the CAPABLE program (Community Aging in Place - Advancing Better Living for Elders) and collaborates with organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association and the Missouri Occupational Therapy Association. Dr. Washington’s work bridges clinical practice and policy advocacy, particularly in marginalized populations. She actively partners with community programs like the Participation, Environment, Performance Lab at Washington University and Mission St. Louis’s HUD-funded home modification initiative. Her telehealth research explores scalable solutions for older adults’ functional independence during crises like the pandemic. Professional affiliations include the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Society for the Study of Occupation, and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. She advocates for anti-racist healthcare frameworks and inclusive occupational therapy education, emphasizing diversity, equity, and justice in curricula and clinical practice.

• Aging and Gerontology
• Occupational Therapy
• Disability Studies
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Katrina Bloch is Professor in Kent State's Sociology and Criminology Department, studying structural inequality through intersectional frameworks. Her research analyzes nativism, workplace discrimination, and welfare stigma, with publications in Ethnic and Racial Studies and Sex Roles. Awarded the 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award, she co-edited 'Marginalized Mothers, Mothering from the Margins'.

• Nativism
• Gender Inequality
• Racial Inequality
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Dr. Annika Hinze is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University , where she served as Director of the Urban Studies Program from July 2016 to June 2024. She is also co-editor of the International Political Science Review since 2023. Education: Humboldt University (Literature/History), Free University Berlin (North American Studies), University of Illinois at Chicago (M.A. & Ph.D. in Political Science) Research Focus: Urban politics, immigration policy, identity politics, and qualitative methods. Her work explores topics such as: Transnational diasporic spaces Gender dynamics in academic institutions Suburban governance models Urban economic development Racial/ethnic integration in cities Sustainable urban planning Publication Trends: Recent work spans urban safety, diaspora integration, suburban governance, and methodological critiques, with comparative analyses of cities like Istanbul, Berlin, and Chicago. Professional Affiliations: Associated Researcher at the Center for Metropolitan Studies at TU Berlin , with fieldwork experience across Canada, Germany, Turkey, and the U.S.

• Urban Politics
• Immigration Policy
• Identity Politics
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Falu Bakrania is Professor and Chair of the Department of Race and Resistance Studies in the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University. She previously served as Co-Director of SFSU's South Asian Studies Initiative (SASI) and holds a PhD in anthropology from Stanford University. Her research examines cultural politics in the South Asian diaspora through intersections of race, gender, class, and caste. Key foci include music's role in identity formation (as explored in her book 'Bhangra and Asian Underground'), visual representations of activism, and critiques of model minority discourses. Her recent work analyzes caste dynamics in US contexts and media representations of Asian Americans. Bakrania's publications investigate cultural production as resistance, with recurring themes of belonging, intersectionality, and power structures. Methodologies include ethnography, textual analysis, and archival research centered on diasporic communities. She developed SFSU's South Asian Studies minor and internship program through federal grant funding. Her community engagement includes partnerships with cultural organizations to document historical narratives and support activist movements.

• South Asian Diaspora
• Gender and Sexuality
• Caste Studies
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Jodi Melamed is Professor of English and Race, Ethnic, and Indigenous Studies at Marquette University and currently serves as Norman Freehling Professor at the University of Michigan's Institute for the Humanities. Her scholarship examines racial capitalism's intersections with state power and liberation movements through frameworks of critical race theory, indigenous studies, and abolitionist feminisms. Research Focus: Dr. Melamed's work analyzes how racial capitalism operates through legal and political systems, with particular attention to colonial legacies, policing practices, and resistance movements. Her current book project investigates liberalism's role in maintaining racial capitalist structures while exploring transformative alternatives from Black, Indigenous, and migrant communities. Awards & Honors: Way Klingler Humanities Fellowship (2022-2024) Robert and Mary Gettel Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence (2020) Fulbright Scholar at Humboldt University of Berlin (2012-2013)

• Racial Capitalism
• Critical Race Theory
• Indigenous Studies
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Julian Agyeman is a Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning and Fletcher Professor of Rhetoric and Debate at Tufts University. He is renowned for originating the concept of just sustainabilities , which bridges social justice and environmental sustainability. His work focuses on equitable urban development, environmental and food justice, and intercultural cities. Education: PhD in Urban Studies (University of London, 1996), MA in Conservation Policy (Middlesex University, 1987), BSc in Geography and Botany (University of Durham, 1980) His research centers on the intersection of human-urban relations, justice, and sustainability, particularly in smart/sharing cities and policy frameworks. He has co-authored 13 books and over 150 publications, including Sharing Cities (2015) and Sacred Civics (2022). Key article trends include environmental justice, urban climate policy, and food system equity. Scientific awards include Athena City Accolade (2018), Benton H. Box Award (2015), and fellowships from the Royal Society of Arts and Royal Geographical Society He teaches courses like Food Justice and Developing Sustainable Communities , and serves on advisory boards for organizations including EcoDistricts and Shareable . His work has influenced global policies at UNEP, FAO, and the European Commission.

• Just Sustainabilities
• Environmental Justice
• Food Justice
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