معرفی
Jessica A. Leveto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Kent State University. As a sociologist and educator, her work bridges research, leadership, and systems-level innovation in higher education.
- Kent State University, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology
- Founder of Ph.D. Mamas academic community
- Board member of International Association of Maternal Action and Scholarship
Education:
- Ph.D., Sociology - Kent State University (2012)
- M.A., Social Sciences - PennWest Edinboro (2005)
- Weatherhead Coaching Certificates - Case Western Reserve (2023-2024)
- Online Teaching Certificate - Kent State (2021)
Research Interests: Dr. Leveto examines caregiving scholars' experiences and institutional adaptation. Her work focuses on structural redesign in academia to support neurodivergent learners, parenting students, and first-generation graduates. She applies design thinking and Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) to create student-centered frameworks for retention.
Recent Publications explore institutional support for parenting students, pandemic impacts on academic mothers, and neurodiverse youth integration. Her 2024 chapter in Making Colleges Supportive Spaces for Pregnant and Parenting Students has influenced national policy discussions.
Scientific Awards:
- 2022 Faculty Fellow, Kent State Center for Teaching and Learning
- 2022 Platinum Teaching Recognition Award
- 2022 University Research Council Grant recipient
- 2020 Summer Teaching Development Grant recipient
- 2014 Honoree - Kent State Women’s Center
Leadership & Impact: Dr. Leveto directs structural support initiatives for caregiving scholars and mentors emerging researchers on academic access. Through her IntegratEd Coaching & Consulting practice, she advises institutions on human-centered design principles and evidence-based coaching.
