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Jeannette Wade is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Human Health Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC Greensboro). She holds a PhD in Sociology with concentrations in health and gender from the University of Akron. Her research focuses on social determinants of health, representation in healthcare, and gender role development, with a particular emphasis on Black women’s health experiences. Dr. Wade’s work bridges academic and public spheres, appearing in journals like Journal of Sex Research and Qualitative Health Research, as well as outlets such as Time Magazine and Therapy for Black Girls.
Her academic background includes a doctoral emphasis on health and gender, and her teaching aligns with her research priorities. She has received national recognition, including third place in the NSF Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Challenge. Her research explores themes like racialized gender stress, Black feminist frameworks in academia, and the impact of intersectional trauma on health outcomes.
Dr. Wade’s scholarship critically examines barriers to healthcare access for marginalized groups, particularly Black women, and advocates for culturally salient interventions. Her recent work addresses pandemic-related challenges, such as food access during the pandemic and mental health impacts on HBCU students. She emphasizes community-based approaches, including barbershop health initiatives and social media literacy programs at HBCUs.
- Education: PhD in Sociology (University of Akron, 201?), with concentrations in health and gender
- Awards: NSF Challenge recognition for addressing DEI in pandemic contexts
- Key Focus: Intersectionality in health equity, Black feminist methodologies
Her research trends reveal a focus on dismantling systemic inequities through interdisciplinary lenses, combining sociology, public health, and intersectional feminist theory. She actively engages in policy-oriented scholarship and community outreach to translate academic findings into actionable health interventions.
