معرفی
Joshua Collins is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Minnesota's Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development department. His research focuses on challenges faced by racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities in learning and work environments, employing critical theories like feminist, critical race, and queer perspectives to critique HRD discourse. He holds an Ed.D. from Florida International University and degrees from Texas A&M University.
Education:
- Ed.D., Florida International University, Adult Education and Human Resource Development
- M.S., Texas A&M University, Educational Human Resource Development
- Graduate Certification in Women’s and Gender Studies, Texas A&M University
- B.A., Texas A&M University, Communication
Research interests include critical HRD, marginalized groups in organizations, and transformative learning. His work has been recognized with awards such as the University Council for Workforce and HR Education Assistant Professor Award (2018) and the 2016 Monica M. Lee Research Excellence Award. His publications span topics like LGBTQ+ workplace experiences, organizational culture, and inclusive education frameworks. As an academic leader, he teaches courses on diversity, organization development, and online training.
Awards and recognitions include multiple early career accolades and editorial roles in journals like Human Resource Development Review and Perspectives in HRD. His work emphasizes social justice and equity in education and workplaces, advocating for systemic change through critical praxis.
