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Kimberly Carr is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Olaf College, where she contributes to scholarship and teaching in immigration, public policy, and social justice. She is based in Holland Hall and maintains regular office hours for student engagement.
Education:
- PhD in Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs
- MSc in Migration Studies, University of Oxford
- BA in Anthropology, Luther College
Her research focuses on the local reception of immigrant populations and structural disadvantages faced by immigrants and refugees in the United States. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives in political science, anthropology, and public policy, her work emphasizes community collaboration and equity-centered analysis. She has worked extensively in nonprofit and educational settings, particularly with immigrant youth in rural Minnesota and Chicago.
Kim has collaborated with the Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, the University of Minnesota Law School's James H. Binger Center for New Americans, and the UMN Sociology Department. Her research has been supported by the Russell Sage Foundation, the University of Minnesota Human Rights Center, and she contributes to the University of Minnesota Gender Policy Report.
Scientific Support and Recognition:
- Russell Sage Foundation support
- University of Minnesota Human Rights Center support
- Contributor, University of Minnesota Gender Policy Report
She is actively involved in community-engaged research and has a strong commitment to working alongside community leaders to address systemic inequities. Though no formal advisees are listed, her mentorship likely extends through undergraduate research and community projects. She has no listed publications in the provided text, but her affiliations and funding sources indicate an active research trajectory in migration and policy.
Kim enjoys running and exploring Minnesota’s parks and trails in her free time, reflecting a personal connection to the local environment and community.
