Keisha Lindsay

Keisha Lindsay is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, jointly appointed in the Department of Gender and Women's Studies and the Department of Political Science.

• Ph.D. in Political Science (University of Chicago, 2009)
• M.A. in Political Science (University of Chicago, 2002)
• M.Sc. in Development Studies (University of the West Indies, 1997)
• B.A. in Political Science and Black Studies (Amherst College, 1992)

Her research bridges feminist political theory and Black studies, focusing on:

• Intersectionality in race, gender, and class contexts
• Black masculinity and educational equity
• Political subversion in Caribbean and African American movements
• Gender-based coalition building in the African diaspora

Her publications span feminist theory, race relations, and cultural politics, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement with issues affecting Black communities across time and geography. Awards highlight her teaching, mentoring, and scholarship, including the Chancellor’s Inclusive Excellence Teaching Award.