Jama Shelton

Jama Shelton is an Associate Professor at the Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College (CUNY), specializing in LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, trans resilience, and social work education. They hold a PhD from The Graduate Center of CUNY and an MSW from New York University. Their research employs qualitative and arts-based methods to explore cis/heteronormativity, gender binarism, and community resistance strategies.

Recent publications focus on regional disparities in health services for homeless youth, substance use patterns, and ethical challenges in gender-affirming care. Their work emphasizes trauma-informed approaches and policy implications for marginalized populations.