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Alicia Myles Sheares is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Sociology. Her research focuses on the intersection of race and organizations, particularly examining the experiences and success factors of underrepresented professionals of color in the U.S., including Black tech entrepreneurs and startups led by Black and Latine founders.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology, UC Berkeley
- M.Sc. in Migration Studies, University of Oxford
- B.A., Spelman College
Her work has been published in Social Forces, the Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, Big Data and Society, and the International Migration Review. She has taught courses such as Technology Entrepreneurship, Interviewing, and Doctoral Seminar in Race and Ethnicity.
- Scientific Awards:
- University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellow at UCLA
Professor Sheares advises doctoral and master's students, with a focus on mentorship in entrepreneurship and race-related research. Her teaching emphasizes practical skills in technology entrepreneurship and qualitative methods.
