Lisa M. Stulberg

Lisa M. Stulberg is an Associate Professor of Sociology of Education at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, with an affiliation in the Department of Sociology at NYU. Her research focuses on race and education politics, affirmative action, LGBTQ+ social change, and school choice policy. She holds a B.A. from Harvard College, an M.Soc.Sci. from the University of Birmingham, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from UC Berkeley.

Stulberg’s work bridges historical and contemporary issues, including the origins of race-conscious admissions policies and the role of pop culture in social movements. She is the author of Race, Schools, and Hope (2008) and LGBTQ Social Movements (2018), and co-editor of works on diversity in higher education and charter schools. Her current projects include a book on affirmative action’s diversity rationale with Anthony S. Chen and a study linking LGBTQ+ activism to pop culture.

Her publications span academic journals, legal reviews, and public platforms like The Washington Post and HuffPost, emphasizing interdisciplinary engagement. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her work consistently addresses systemic inequities and policy implications in education and social justice.