Abby L. Ferber

Dr. Abby L. Ferber is Full Professor and Chair of Women's and Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (College of Letters, Arts and Sciences). She co-founded and serves as Associate Director of the Matrix Center for the Advancement of Social Equity and Inclusion, home to initiatives like The Knapsack Institute. An intersectionality scholar, her work examines systemic privilege, oppression, and hate movements through sociological and critical race frameworks.

Research Focus

Ferber's research coalesces around:

• Intersectional analyses of race, gender, and power
• Social construction of privilege and inequality
• White supremacist movements and organized hate groups
• Transformative pedagogical approaches

Awards & Recognition

• CU Elizabeth Gee Memorial Lectureship Award
• Chase Community Service Award

Leadership & Service

She founded three non-profits and leads equity initiatives through the Matrix Center (matrix.uccs.edu), impacting curriculum development nationally.