Jennifer Kim-Anh Tran

Dr. Jennifer Kim-Anh Tran serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at California State University, East Bay, where her work bridges academic scholarship with community engagement focused on marginalized populations.

Her academic preparation includes:

• Ph.D. in American Studies and Ethnicity from the University of Southern California
• Double Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies and Planning and Ethnic Studies from UC San Diego

Her research critically examines refugee experiences through intersectional lenses of race, gender, and urban space. As an Oakland-based organizer, she implements community development models that prioritize leadership from refugee, immigrant, and people of color communities, directly connecting her scholarly frameworks to practical social justice initiatives.