Julie Shepherd-Powell

Dr. Julie Shepherd-Powell serves as Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director for the Appalachian Studies program within the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Appalachian State University. Her office is located in room 109 of the Living Learning Academic (LLA) building in the Living Learning Center (LLC), and she can be contacted via phone at (828) 262-7199.

Her research centers on Appalachian Studies, with emphasis on cultural heritage preservation, regional folklore traditions, historical narratives of the Appalachian region, and sociological dynamics of rural communities. This interdisciplinary work examines the unique identity, challenges, and cultural evolution of Appalachia through ethnographic and historical lenses.

In her leadership role as Graduate Program Director, Dr. Shepherd-Powell oversees curriculum development, academic advising, and program administration for graduate students in Appalachian Studies. She actively contributes to the department's mission of fostering interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges humanities, social sciences, and regional studies.