Rachel Kulick

Rachel Kulick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where she also directs the Sustainability Studies program. Her work bridges sociology, environmental justice, and social movement studies through participatory action research.

• PhD in Sociology from Brandeis University (2010)
• MEd in Arts in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education (2003)
• BS in Psychology from Union College (1993)

Her research focuses on community-based responses to climate change, food systems innovation, and the role of prefigurative practices in social movements. She emphasizes embodied learning and anti-racist pedagogy in courses like Introduction to Sociology and Internship seminars.

Rachel's publications appear in journals such as Interface: A Journal for and about Social Movements and Social Movement Studies, reflecting her work on youth media collectives and alternative food networks. Her sabbatical in Costa Rica highlighted tensions between academic productivity and ecological mindfulness.

She integrates sustainability into her personal life, practicing walkability, critter coexistence, and mindfulness meditation in teaching. Her approach to research and teaching prioritizes relationships, community engagement, and holistic well-being.