معرفی
Rachel Rains Winslow is an Associate Professor of History and Director of Faculty Development at George Fox University, where she joined in 2023. She previously held multiple leadership roles at Westmont College (2012–2022), including founding the Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Westmont Downtown program, WestHUB Incubator, and Center for Public Dialogue and Deliberation.
Education:
- PhD, History — University of California, Santa Barbara (2012)
- MA, History — California State University-Sacramento (2007)
- BA, History & Political Science — University of Rochester (1998)
Research Focus: Her interdisciplinary work spans transnational history, public democracy, and policy-culture intersections, with emphasis on immigration history, political discourse, and community-based solutions. She integrates historical analysis with contemporary social entrepreneurship frameworks.
Publication Trends: Her 2017 book examines international adoption through lenses of policy evolution, family dynamics, and cultural identity, establishing foundations for ongoing work in migration studies and social equity.
Leadership Initiatives:
- Founded Center for Social Entrepreneurship & Westmont Downtown
- Co-developed WestHUB Incubator (2018–2021)
- Established Center for Public Dialogue and Deliberation (2017–2022)
