Shadia Siliman

Shadia (Shed) Siliman (she/hers or they/them) is a Teaching Professor and pedagogy specialist at American University, affiliated with the Center for Teaching, Research & Learning. Their work focuses on creating educational frameworks that prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), particularly through intersectional approaches that center marginalized student populations.

• PhD in Gender Studies (2020) from Indiana University
• Former Graduate Consultant for DEIJ at Indiana University
• Former Instructional Consultant for DEIJ at The Ohio State University

Siliman integrates their academic research, activism, and practical teaching experience to develop transformative pedagogical strategies. Their current roles involve guiding instructors to implement inclusive teaching practices that address systemic inequities in education. They are scheduled to teach courses like SOCY-453: Intersectionality: Theory/Prac and SOCY-375: Gender, Poverty, and Health in Spring and Fall 2025.