جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Zachary Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Islamic Studies
• African History
• Religious Studies
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Zachary Wright is Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professor in Residence in the Liberal Arts Program at Northwestern University in Qatar, with joint appointments in History and Religious Studies. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University, an MA in Arabic Studies/Middle East History from the American University in Cairo, and a BA in History from Stanford University. His research focuses on Islamic intellectual history in West and North Africa, emphasizing Sufism, legal traditions, and the interplay between Islam and African decolonization. Wright's fieldwork spans Senegal, Morocco, and Mauritania, utilizing Arabic, French, and Wolof sources. He is affiliated with Northwestern’s Program of African Studies (PAS), Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA), and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) program. Teaching includes courses on Islam in Africa, medieval Muslim empires, and African liberation struggles. Notable awards include the 2020 Northwestern University Provost Grant and a 2008-2009 Fulbright-Hays Dissertation Research Grant. Wright’s publications include Realizing Islam: The Tijaniyya in North Africa and the Eighteenth-Century Muslim World (2020) and Living Knowledge in West African Islam (2015). His research explores Islamic revivalist networks, medieval West African empires, and the role of Sufi scholars in shaping African history. Recent work addresses transcontinental Islamic scholarly exchanges and the evolution of esoteric knowledge systems.

Niina Vuolajärviمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Migration Studies
• Sex Work
• Critical Trafficking Research
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Niina Vuolajärvi is an Assistant Professor in International Migration at the London School of Economics and Political Science's European Institute. Her interdisciplinary research bridges migration studies, feminist theory, and socio-legal analysis with particular focus on sex work, trafficking, and border policies. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Rutgers University (2021) and has previously held research positions at the New School's Zolberg Institute of Migration and Mobility, Rutgers University's Institute for Research on Women, and Princeton University's Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Her research expertise spans migration and border studies, sex work and critical trafficking research, law and policy analysis, feminist studies, and qualitative methodologies. Vuolajärvi's work is characterized by its ethnographic depth and policy relevance, particularly examining how the so-called 'Nordic Model' of criminalizing sex work clients intersects with immigration controls. Her current book project, 'Sex Work, Migration and the 'Nordic Model',' draws on extensive three-country research including 210 interviews across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Vuolajärvi's publications reveal consistent engagement with the lived experiences of migrant sex workers, the unintended consequences of anti-trafficking policies, and the racialized dimensions of border enforcement. Her work demonstrates methodological sophistication through extensive ethnographic fieldwork and innovative approaches combining academic research with artistic and journalistic collaborations, as evidenced by her award-winning 'Deported' project. Scientific Awards: Law and Society Association Article Price Honorable Mention (2020) American Sociological Association Sexualities Section Best Graduate Student Paper Award (2019) Visual Journalism of the Year Award (2017) Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Fellowship Fulbright Foundation support American-Scandinavian Foundation Award Scandinavian Research Council for Criminology award Vuolajärvi has secured significant research funding from foundations including the Kone Foundation (for the 'Deported' project), Mellon/ACLS, and Fulbright Foundation. Her policy-relevant research has been translated into multiple languages (Spanish, German, French, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish) through the LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security. She maintains strong connections with feminist, migrant, and sex worker rights movements, bringing over a decade of activist experience to her academic work.

Brooke Schedneckمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Buddhism
• Thai Buddhism
• Southeast Asian Religions
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Dr. Brooke Schedneck is an Associate Professor and The W. J. Millard Professor of Religious Studies at Rhodes College, where she has taught since 2017. She specializes in Buddhism, Asian religions, and teaches courses in the Life program. Dr. Schedneck also leads the Maymester in Thailand, drawing on her extensive experience living and conducting research in Thailand for over eight years. Her research focuses on contemporary Buddhism in Thailand, with particular interests in global Buddhism, religions of Southeast Asia, gender in Asian religions, and religious tourism. Previous research has explored the modern vipassana meditation movement in Thailand's international meditation centers and tourist encounters with Buddhism in Northern Thailand. Her current research examines monastic scandals and the monastic body within Thai Buddhism. Dr. Schedneck's publications include the monograph Religious Tourism in Northern Thailand: Encounters with Buddhist Monks (University of Washington Press, 2021), which was short-listed for the EuroSEAS Humanities Book Prize 2022, and Living Theravada: Demystifying the People, Places, and Practices of a Buddhist Tradition (Shambhala Publications, 2023). She has also co-edited Buddhist Tourism in Asia (University of Hawaii Press, 2020) and authored Thailand's International Meditation Centers: Tourism and the Global Commodification of Religious Practices (Routledge, 2015). Short-listed for the EuroSEAS Humanities Book Prize 2022 Dr. Schedneck earned her Ph.D. in Religions of Asia from Arizona State University, an M.T.S. from Harvard University, and a B.A. from Boston University. Prior to joining Rhodes College, she taught study abroad students as a lecturer in Buddhist Studies at the Institute of Southeast Asian Affairs in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for four years. She has been invited to give research presentations in Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Hildegard Westphalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbonate Sedimentology
• Environmental Change
• Climate Change
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Prof. Dr. Hildegard Westphal is Professor for Geology of the Tropics at University of Bremen and Programme Area Lead (PA 4) and Working Group Leader for Geoecology and Carbonate Sedimentology at Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung (ZMT) in Bremen, Germany. She previously served as Director of the Leibniz-Centre for Tropical Marine Research (2010-2020) and Scientific Vice President of the Leibniz Association (2011-2017). Currently, she also holds a Visiting Faculty position at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia since 2021. Her academic career includes undergraduate studies at Tübingen University (1988-1994), doctoral research at GEOMAR Forschungszentrum (1995-1997), postdoctoral work at University of Miami (1998-1999), and Assistant Professor position at Hannover University (1999-2003). She received her Habilitation in 2004 and held a Heisenberg grant from University of Bremen (2005-2010) before becoming Chair for Sedimentology at Heidelberg University in 2010. Prof. Westphal's research focuses on carbonate sediments as environmental and climate archives, examining how carbonate systems, particularly coral reefs, respond to sea-level fluctuations. Her work investigates coral island dynamics and carbonate coastlines while studying ocean acidification effects on skeletal structures. Through fieldwork in tropical regions worldwide, she has established herself as a leading expert in tropical carbonate systems and their responses to environmental changes. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on climate change impacts on marine carbonate systems, with particular attention to coral reefs, foraminifera, and carbonate sedimentation processes. The research spans marine geology, paleoclimatology, and marine biology, often employing proteomics and metabolomics to understand physiological responses to environmental stressors. A notable trend is the increasing focus on anthropogenic impacts like microplastics alongside traditional climate change factors. Albert Maucher Award of the German Science Foundation DFG (2004) Walter-Schall Award of the Gesellschaft für Naturkunde in Württemberg e.V. (2003) Hans Cloos Award of the Geologische Vereinigung (2003) Prof. Westphal has led numerous international research projects examining carbonate systems across tropical environments worldwide. Her work involves collaborations across multiple continents, investigating coral reef systems from Indonesia to the Galápagos Islands. She has supervised numerous students and researchers, contributing significantly to capacity building in marine tropical research while influencing global research directions through her leadership roles in major scientific organizations. She leads the Working Group Geoecology and Carbonate Sedimentology at ZMT, which conducts research in various tropical regions worldwide. The group examines how these sensitive ecosystems respond to environmental changes through field studies, laboratory analyses, and innovative methodologies. They maintain strong international collaborations and contribute significantly to understanding tropical marine environments under changing climate conditions.

Ross A. Virginiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecosystem ecology
• Soil biogeochemical cycling
• Climate change and ecological response in arctic and antarctic systems
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Ross A. Virginia is an ecosystem ecologist at Dartmouth College, holding the Myers Family Professor of Environmental Science and serving as Director of the Institute of Arctic Studies at the Dickey Center for International Understanding. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences and Earth Sciences and a U.S. Fulbright Arctic Initiative Distinguished Co-Lead Scholar. His research spans biogeochemical cycles in polar deserts and tundra, with a focus on climate change impacts on soils and vegetation. Virginia leads major NSF-funded programs such as the Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) and Joint Science Education Program (JSEP) , fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and Arctic policy engagement. He has been instrumental in expanding Dartmouth's environmental studies program and establishing international partnerships through the University of the Arctic Institute for Arctic Policy. Key research themes: climate change effects on polar ecosystems Policy leadership in Arctic Council initiatives Fieldwork in Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys over 13 seasons Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of The Explorers Club Global Fellow at the Polar Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center Valley in Antarctica named after him by US-ACAN (2004)

Caspar Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Eurasia
• Cross-cultural Interaction and Exchange
• Temporality and Embodiment in Ancient Art
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Caspar Meyer is a Professor at the Bard Graduate Center, Bard College, where he serves as Editor of West 86th: A Journal of Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture . His research bridges archaeology, art history, and material culture studies, with emphases on ancient Greek and Eurasian societies, cross-cultural exchange, and the role of temporality in art. Meyer leads archaeological fieldwork at the sanctuary of Apollo on Despotiko and has excavated in Ukraine, Russia, and the Cyclades. Education includes a PhD and MS from the University of Oxford and a BA from King’s College London. Meyer's work interrogates how people and objects co-create environments through embodied craftsmanship, with current projects examining ancient 'future-making' via technological choices in pottery, metalwork, and stone carvings. His interests span: Intercultural dynamics in first-millennium BCE Eurasia Classical reception in modern scholarship and museums Archaeological method and sensory engagement with artifacts Recent publications (2018–2025) cluster around materiality, temporality, and interdisciplinary critique. Trends include museum display ethics, Scythian art technology, and re-evaluations of classical reception through Foucaultian and possibility-studies frameworks. Articles consistently merge technical analysis (e.g., chaîne opératoire) with cultural theory. He directs a field school for BGC students and co-edits thematic journal issues on topics like metalwork and magic, fostering collaborative research networks.

Anne Meneleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Middle East
• Food Studies
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Anne Meneley is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Trent University, Canada. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from New York University (1993) and an MA from the same institution. Her work focuses on sociocultural anthropology in the Middle East (Yemen, Palestine), with specializations in food studies, consumerism, walking, self-quantification, and human-nonhuman interactions in plant materialities. Education: BA, McGill University MA & PhD, Department of Anthropology, New York University Anthropologically, Meneley examines how olive oil circulates as both a material and symbolic good across Italy, Palestine, and the broader Mediterranean. Her research bridges ethnographic methods with analyses of international commodity flows, gender dynamics in the Arabian Peninsula, and the politics of academic collaboration. She has published extensively in journals like American Anthropologist , Current Anthropology , and Cultural Anthropology , with a focus on how quotidian practices like food consumption and walking reflect larger socio-political structures. Scientific awards include multiple SSHRC grants (2003-2026), Ford Foundation funding (2002-2003), and Trent University Merit Awards (2005, 2009, 2020). She has also served on editorial boards for Ethnos and American Anthropologist , and as a reviewer for SSHRC and international journals. Her advising spans postdoctoral fellows (FRQSC funded), PhD committees at Trent and the University of Toronto, and MA supervision. She has organized panels on topics like 'Circulation Interrupted' (2010 AAA) and 'Cosmopolitan Circulations of Emotions' (2007 AES), and conducted field research in Palestine (2006-2019), Yemen (1989-90, 1999), Italy (2000-2008), New York (2007, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2022), California (2007), and Toronto (2000-22).

Vally Lytraمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Multilingualism
• Language Education
• Migration Contexts
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Vally Lytra is a Lecturer in Languages in Education at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London's Centre for Hellenic Studies. She specializes in multilingualism, language education in migration contexts, and sociolinguistic research methodologies. University: Goldsmiths, University of London School: Educational Studies Academic Rank: Lecturer Her research focuses on community language education, inclusive pedagogies, and the intersection of language, ethnicity, and diaspora. She leads the MPhil/PhD program in Education and has conducted fieldwork in Greece, the UK, and Switzerland. Recent publications analyze the impact of the pandemic on heritage language teaching, digital literacy practices among migrant youth, and interdisciplinary approaches to Greek-Turkish relations. She actively supervises doctoral students in multilingual education and language policy. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Award (1996), AHRC & Saripolos Bequest funding (2003) Research Grants: Research England funding for post-Brexit/Covid-19 migrant studies (2022) Lytra co-founded the 40+ Years Greek School of Lausanne and serves on the governing board of a Russian-English bilingual school in London. Her methodological approach combines ethnographic, biographical, and collaborative research frameworks.

• Political Sociology
• European Integration
• Migration Policies
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Sara Casella-Colombeau is a Lecturer in Political Science at Université Grenoble-Alpes (UFR Sociétés, Cultures et Langues étrangères) and affiliated with the ILCEA4 laboratory. Her career spans multiple postdoctoral research positions at institutions including the Institut Convergences Migrations (CNRS), University of Edinburgh, and Université de Montréal. She was a PhD candidate at Sciences Po Paris from 2007-2013, focusing on border policing in the Schengen Area. Current pedagogical leadership: Responsible for the International Cooperation and Multilingual Communication Master's track (2020-…) Scientific coordination: Co-leader of the 'Migrations, Borders, and International Relations' axis at ILCEA4 (2022-…) Her research explores: Migration governance : Analyzing immigration control, regularization policies, and the intersection of migration with welfare systems European border dynamics : Investigating Schengen Area policing, Frontex, and Franco-Italian border practices Administrative sociology : Studying public policy implementation and state actors' practices Since 2023, her work appears in comparative migration studies (Cambridge University Press) and critical border atlases. Earlier publications (2017-2022) focus on: Schengen internal border policing French/UK clandestine migrant construction Migrant regularization mechanisms Frontex risk analysis frameworks Her academic engagement includes: Coordinating the 'Migrations, frontières et relations internationales' research axis at ILCEA4 Contributing to critical migration atlases and policy dictionaries Teaching geopolitics, fieldwork methods, and EU values

Elisabeth Niklassonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Heritage Politics
• Cultural Heritage Management
• EU Cultural Policy
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Dr. Elisabeth Niklasson is a Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen's School of Geosciences, Department of Archaeology. She holds a double Master's in Cultural Heritage Management and Archaeological Computing from the University of Gothenburg (2009) and a Ph.D. in Archaeology from Stockholm University (2016). Her research explores the intersection of archaeology, heritage politics, and EU cultural policies, with a focus on political polarization, far-right rhetoric, and funding mechanisms. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'Current Issues in Archaeology,' 'Indigenous Archaeology,' and 'Heritage Politics and Practice.' She advises UG/PG students and provides pastoral care for up to 10 students annually. Her postdoctoral work at Stanford University (2017-2019) focused on EU heritage schemes and far-right movements' use of heritage. Key research areas include EU grant systems' impact on archaeological networking, the European Heritage Label, and heritage's role in far-right identity politics. Recent publications analyze political polarization, heritage governance, and Scandinavian far-right rhetoric. She has contributed to the International Journal of Cultural Policy , Democracy and Autocracy , and edited volumes on polarized heritage. Professional experience includes grant administration for EU cultural programs at the European Commission and fieldwork in Sweden, Argentina, Bosnia, and Ireland. She co-authored Polarized Pasts: Heritage and Belonging in Times of Political Polarization (2023) and regularly publishes on heritage's sociopolitical dimensions.

• Comparative Criminology
• State and Non-State Justice Systems
• Peacebuilding
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Professor Ali Wardak is a Professor of Criminology at the University of South Wales , affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education and the Criminology, Policing and Security Research and Innovation Group . He serves as Vice President of the South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimization and has been an invited speaker at global conferences. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Consultant, Kabul (2006–2008) Collaborator with Professor John Braithwaite on Peacebuilding Compared Project Fieldwork in Bangladesh (2019) and Afghanistan Focus on displacement, hybrid justice, and SDG policy alignment Research Interests: Professor Wardak specializes in comparative criminology , state and non-state justice systems , and peacebuilding across conflict zones. His work spans Afghanistan , Bangladesh , and Myanmar , examining the intersections of displacement , legal reform , and sustainable solutions . Recent Publications: His 2025 work includes studies on poppy cultivation regulation in Afghanistan and restorative justice frameworks . Earlier research (2024–2022) explores hybrid justice implementation , Rohingya refugee camp dynamics , and comparative displacement solutions . Scientific Awards: 2017 University of South Wales Best International Impact Award 2018 THE Awards Nomination 2013 Radzinowicz Memorial Prize Collaborations: Professor Wardak’s research is funded by the British Academy and conducted with Dr. Palash Kamruzzaman from the Centre for Social Policy . He has organized the Jean Monnet Network on EU Counter-Terrorism (2020) and contributed to International Criminology journal as an editor.

Vivian Chenxue Luمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cultural Politics
• Ethnonationalism
• Social Mobilization
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Vivian Chenxue Lu is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Rice University, affiliated with the Center for African & African American Studies. Her research focuses on the cultural politics of profit, ethnonationalism, and transnational migration, particularly examining Nigerian businessmen's global networks and their socio-economic impacts in Nigeria. She previously held positions at Fordham University and Yale University, and conducted fieldwork at the University of Lagos. Her work is supported by the National Science Foundation, Wenner-Gren Foundation, and ACLS. She currently serves as program co-chair for the Association for Africanist Anthropology. Education: Ph.D. (visiting at University of Lagos) | Professional History: Assistant Professor (Fordham University), Postdoctoral Associate (Yale University), Visiting Scholar (University of Lagos). Research Interests: Cultural politics of transnational migration and capitalism Market formation and postcolonial economic sovereignty Race, gender, and kinship dynamics in commercial networks Nigeria’s geopolitical engagements with BRICS and the Global South "Local business" narratives in the American West Selected Publications Trends: Her work bridges African Studies with global economic systems, focusing on diasporic communities, digital media activism, and the intersections of law, violence, and identity. Recent articles explore Afro-Asian cultural exchanges, megacity commercial practices, and diasporic citizenship. Awards & Grants: Research supported by NSF, Wenner-Gren, and ACLS fellowships. No explicit awards listed but significant institutional backing. Advising & Labs: Active in mentoring through Rice’s anthropology program; collaborates with Lagos Studies Association and Association for Africanist Anthropology.

Brian Kavanaghمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Disruptive Technology
• Identity Theory
• Classical Music Organizations
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Dr Brian Kavanagh is a Lecturer in Digital Innovation and Programme Convenor at the Department of Digital Humanities, King's College London, within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He is also a member of the Digital Futures Institute and serves as a Seminar Lead. His roles encompass teaching, research, and leadership in digital innovation and organizational studies. Brian holds a degree in classical music performance from Trinity College Dublin (1994), an M.Sc. in Music Technology from the University of Limerick (1998), an MA in Interactive Media from Goldsmiths College (2005), and a PhD from Imperial College Business School (2015), where he was part of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Group. His research focuses on disruptive technology and identity theory, particularly how organizations innovate in response to technological change and field decline. He specializes in classical music performance organizations, examining their adaptation to digital ecosystems and audience fragmentation. His fieldwork includes studies with over twenty orchestras and opera companies globally, including the Metropolitan Opera, London Symphony Orchestra, and Berlin Philharmonic. Notable awards include the Arthur Darley Memorial Gold Medal from the Dublin Conservatoire of Music and the 2023 Institute Fellow appointment at King's College, focusing on digital futures and global cultures research. Brian supervises PhD students in areas related to digital innovation in arts organizations. While specific grants are not detailed here, his research often involves cross-disciplinary collaborations supported by institutional initiatives. He contributes to the Digital Futures Institute and collaborates with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Group, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to organizational innovation. He is based at S3.26 Strand Building, Strand Campus, London, and maintains an active creative practice as a musician, photographer, and filmmaker. His work includes the photographic series Portraits of Iran and a forthcoming book ( Emerald Publishing, 2023 ) on classical music in the digital economy.

• Child Development
• Parenting Practices
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
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Monika Abels is an Associate Professor at UiT The Arctic University of Norway , affiliated with the Child development research group. Her work focuses on cross-cultural child development, infant socialization, emotion regulation, and the impact of digital technology on parental responsiveness. Research Interests : Child development, cross-cultural parenting, emotion understanding, hunter-gatherer societies, and fieldwork ethics. Labs/Teams : Member of the Barns utvikling (Child Development) research group at UiT. Recent Research Trends : Her publications highlight comparative studies across Norway, Tanzania, India, and sub-Saharan Africa, examining infant sleep, parental phone use, triadic interactions, and cultural differences in hidden emotion understanding. Collaborative work with African communities (San, Hadza) explores regulatory and ethical fieldwork challenges. Email : m.abels@uit.no

• Teacher Professionalism
• Research Practice
• Forest Schools
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Rachel Morgan-Guthrie is Associate Dean for Students & Education at the University of Wolverhampton within the Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing . As a Senior Lecturer , she leads strategic initiatives to enhance teaching standards, conducts rigorous staff and student evaluations, and fosters relationships between students, staff, and partner institutions. EdD in Teacher Professionalism & Research Practice (University of Wolverhampton, 2020) MEd in Educational Research (University of Leicester, 2007) PG Cert HE (University of Central England, 2005) BEd (Hons with QTS) in English & Initial Teacher Education (Newman University, 1992) Her research focuses on teacher professionalism , international teaching experiences , and action research . She has led funded European projects like LELENET on collaborative schools, presented internationally on teacher-led research, and developed Forest Schools methodologies. Her work includes training sessions on creative primary science education and partnerships with institutions in Sweden, India, Gambia, and China. Recent publications highlight trends in educational leadership , globalization of teacher training , and research-informed pedagogy . She advocates for systemic change in education through school collaboration and international exchange programs . Scientific Awards : SFHEA (Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy), Fellow of the Chartered College Dr Morgan-Guthrie has served on the board of directors for The Royal School, Wolverhampton and Acorn Wood Independent School , demonstrating her commitment to community education and institutional governance.