Anjuli Fahlberg

Anjuli Fahlberg is an Associate Professor in Sociology at Tufts University, where she also serves as Interim Director of Latin American Studies. She co-directs the Building Together Research Collective in Brazil, El Salvador, and Honduras.

• Education:
  • PhD in Sociology, Northeastern University (2018)
  • MA in Sociology, Northeastern University (2014)
  • BA in Peace & Justice Studies and International Relations, Tufts University (2007)

Her research focuses on social movements, urban violence, and participatory action research in the Americas. She studies how marginalized communities navigate armed conflict and police repression through intersectional frameworks.

Recent publications examine nonviolent governance in gang territories, feminist activism against violence, and pandemic impacts on Rio's favelas. Her work emphasizes community co-authorship and policy engagement.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Roberto Reis Book Award (Brazilian Studies Association)
  • Best Book Award (Human Rights Section, International Studies Association)
  • Best Dissertation Award (American Sociological Association)
  • Alma J. Young Emerging Scholar Award (Urban Affairs Association)

She has secured grants from the Social Science Research Council, National Science Foundation, and American Association of University Women. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and inclusive pedagogy.