Marika Reese

Marika Reese serves as a Lecturer in Social Justice Studies at Inver Hills Community College, a member of the Minnesota State system. Based in office 130, she is accessible via phone (651-450-3669) and email, focusing on critical social justice education within a community college context.

Her academic credentials include:

• Certificate (CERT) from University of North Dakota All Campuses
• Master of Arts (MA) from Augsburg College
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of North Dakota-Main Campus
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) from University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Her research integrates social justice theory with practical applications across social work, sociology, and interdisciplinary studies of ethnicity, gender, and race. She examines systemic inequalities through frameworks emphasizing equity, advocacy, and community engagement while addressing marginalized populations' experiences.