Danielle Spratt

Danielle Spratt is an Associate Professor of eighteenth-century British and transnational literature at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and Director of Faculty Engagement and Service Learning in the Office of Community Engagement. She holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from Fordham University (2011, 2003, 2002). Her work bridges literary scholarship with digital humanities, public engagement, and social justice.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English, Fordham University, 2011
• M.A. in English, Fordham University, 2003
• B.A. in English, Fordham University, 2002

Research Interests: Her scholarship focuses on 17th-19th century literature, the history of science/medicine, feminist theory, digital accessibility, and public humanities. She emphasizes experiential pedagogies and service learning, integrating community engagement into academic work.

Professional Roles:

• Adviser for CSUN's English MA program
• Faculty adviser for the Eighteenth-Century Scriveners student group
• Member of CSUN's Center for Digital Humanities

Publications & Projects: Co-authored Engaging the Age of Jane Austen: Public Humanities in Practice (2019), part of the University of Iowa Press's Humanities and Public Life Series. She co-leads the 4Humanities@CSUN Research Lab, focusing on digital humanities initiatives.

Community Involvement: Former AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer. Champions digital accessibility and social justice through interdisciplinary collaborations.