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Jessica Hamdan, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor of Sport Management in the Graham School of Business at York College of Pennsylvania, where her research critically examines gender dynamics and inclusion in athletic contexts.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Sport Studies from the University of Tennessee
- M.S. in Kinesiology from Temple University
- B.S. in Exercise Science from Eastern University
Hamdan's scholarship centers on sex and gender issues in sport, with concentrated focus on transgender athlete experiences and media representation. Her recent publications analyze high-profile cases like Lia Thomas' NCAA championship through sociological frameworks, while also addressing systemic disparities in transgender women's sport participation. The 2022 mixed martial arts study demonstrates her broader interest in safety protocols across diverse athletic disciplines, revealing an interdisciplinary approach connecting gender studies with sports medicine.
Contact information: Willman Business Center, Room 218; 717.815.2081; jhamdan@ycp.edu.
