Lisa Woolfork

Lisa Woolfork is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Virginia, affiliated with the Women, Gender, and Sexuality (WGS) program. Her academic work bridges literary analysis with feminist theory and cultural studies.

• Education: B.A. from Simmons College, M.A. and Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Focus: Her scholarship explores intersections of African American literature, motherhood in academia, and gender dynamics through contemporary cultural frameworks. She has published works examining racial trauma, feminist pedagogy, and work-life balance challenges for marginalized scholars.

Contact: Office in Bryan Hall 102B; email lw5y@virginia.edu