Shawn Alfonso-Wells

Shawn Alfonso-Wells serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, contributing to the academic mission of examining African and African-descended peoples' histories, cultures, and global experiences. His role supports the department's interdisciplinary curriculum spanning humanities and social sciences.

His research interests center on Africana Studies with emphases on the African diaspora, Black cultural expressions, and social justice frameworks. These areas explore systemic inequities, identity formation, and resistance movements through intersectional lenses, reflecting the department's commitment to critical scholarship on race, power, and liberation.

While specific advising activities or grants are unmentioned in available sources, his position facilitates mentorship within undergraduate and graduate programs focused on Black studies. The department maintains active engagement with community initiatives and academic symposia addressing contemporary issues in Africana communities globally.