Edna Ndichu Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Business at Whitworth University, joining the faculty in 2017. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming, an M.B.A. from Baylor University, and a B.S. from Africa Nazarene University. Her research focuses on consumption and consumer well-being in stigmatized contexts, new product development in sustainable innovations, and sociocultural influences on consumer practices. Notable work includes studies on Black women's hair care identity shifts and frameworks for analyzing marketplace stigma. Teaching specialties include consumer behavior, marketing management, and market research. She has presented at conferences such as the Marketing & Public Policy Conference and the Subsistence Marketplaces Conference. Teaches courses including BU 301 (Consumer Behavior), BU 356 (Managerial Marketing), and BU 218 (Marketing).
Shona G. Smith is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Management & Leadership at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from the University of Texas at Arlington, an MBA from East Carolina University, and a B.S. in Business Administration from Christopher Newport University. Her research centers on improving the workplace experiences of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. She investigates the effects of discrimination, identity management (both visible and concealable), and organizational practices that support allyship and reduce bias, stigmatization, racism, and systemic inequities. Her work has been published in high-quality journals including the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management Review , reflecting strong engagement with both psychological and managerial aspects of diversity and inclusion. Though specific articles are not listed, her research trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on social justice, identity, and inclusive organizational practices. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: There is no mention of students advised or grants received. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, she may be involved in collaborative research and mentoring, but no formal advising roles are indicated. Labs and Research Teams: No specific labs, research centers, or teams are mentioned in the provided biography. However, her work aligns closely with initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Bauer College, such as the Inclusive Leadership Institute and other strategic centers focused on social impact.
Trish Ruebottom serves as Associate Professor and Director of the PhD Program in the Department of Human Resources and Management at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, where she holds the University Scholar designation (2024). As a full-time faculty member, she leads doctoral education while maintaining an active research agenda focused on transgressive social dynamics across stigmatized contexts. Her research interrogates the tension between societal need for norms and human desire for freedom, examining how misfits, outsiders, and dissenters create new worlds through norm transgression. Key contexts include entrepreneurship in the sex industry, gender activism in post-civil war Libya, rock concerts for social change, and voyeurism-based business models. She investigates discursive, temporal, and emotional forces maintaining status quos in media, clean tech, finance, and everyday work. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes of stigma entrepreneurship, emotional drivers of social change, and value creation through transgression. Her work bridges organizational theory, sociology, and critical management studies, with consistent focus on marginalized populations and institutional disruption across sectors like sex work, refugee entrepreneurship, and political polarization. Her scientific recognition includes: University Scholar award (2024) As PhD Program Director, Ruebottom shapes doctoral education through mentorship and curriculum leadership. While specific grant details aren't publicized, her prolific output in top journals (Academy of Management Journal, Organization Studies) indicates sustained research funding. Her media commentary on topics like reality TV's political influence and corporate voyeurism demonstrates real-world impact of her scholarship on organizational behavior and social change.
Prof. Gonul Demez is a full Professor at Akdeniz University's Faculty of Letters, Department of Applied Sociology. She holds a doctorate in Communication Sciences from Marmara University and specializes in sociology, gender studies, and media. Her research examines patriarchy, probation systems, and cultural representations of the body. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Sciences, Marmara University (2004) M.A. in General Sociology, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (1998) B.A. in Sociology, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (1993) Research Focus: Demez investigates the intersection of power, gender, and social control. Her work spans media representations of masculinity, sociological analysis of probation in Turkey, and the medicalization of the body. Key themes include patriarchal structures, criminogenic rehabilitation, and cultural hegemony in popular media. Publications: Her 15 most recent articles (2012–2025) reveal a strong emphasis on gender dynamics in Turkish society, criminal justice reform, and cultural studies. Trends include ethnographic studies of marginalized groups (e.g., probationers, waste collectors) and critical analyses of media narratives. Grants & Advising: She has led multiple TUBITAK projects on substance abuse socio-dynamics and violence against women. Currently advising 10+ graduate students on topics like urban segregation, gender representations in media, and patriarchal structures.
Dr. Erin L. Kelley is a Lecturer I at The University of Texas at Dallas in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, and a Professor of Composition and Literature at Dallas College. She teaches courses including "Legal Research and Writing," "Gender & Justice in American Literature," and "Race and Identity in World Literature." With terminal degrees in both literature (PhD) and law (JD), Dr. Kelley bridges the humanities and legal studies in her academic and public work. Education: Ph.D. in Humanities–Literature, The University of Texas at Dallas M.A. in Humanities–Literature, The University of Texas at Dallas J.D. in Law, Texas Tech University School of Law B.A. in English, Texas Tech University Her research explores the intersections of law, literature, and gender, focusing on how narratives perpetuate victim-blaming in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. She analyzes legal and literary texts to reveal systemic biases against women and marginalized groups. Her 2024 book, Law, Literature, and Violence Against Women: Ending the Victim Blame Game (Routledge), is a central contribution to this field. Dr. Kelley's recent publications and presentations examine themes such as DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender), the 'freeze response' in acquaintance rape cases, and slut-shaming in literature and law. Her work draws from interdisciplinary perspectives in criminology, psychology, rhetoric, and feminist theory. Scientific and Teaching Awards: Outstanding Woman of Today, Builder of Tomorrow Award – Altrusa International (2024) Inspirational Leader Award – LinkedIn (2022) Faculty Fellow Award – Dallas College. Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar, Salzburg, Austria (2022) Developing Learning Power Teaching Award – Dallas College (2017) She is an active public speaker, having delivered a TEDx Talk titled "How Law Stigmatizes Rape Victims" and numerous presentations at academic conferences and community events. She has also published poetry and creative works, and is involved in interdisciplinary teaching and advocacy for victims of gender-based violence. Dr. Kelley advises on professional development for therapists and participates in campus and community initiatives on sexual assault awareness. Research and Advocacy Teams: CAASA (Campus Alliance Against Sexual Assault) – Presenter and collaborator Global Citizenship Alliance – Faculty Fellow Association for the Study of Law, Culture, and the Humanities – Regular presenter
Leo Lucassen is Full Professor of Social History at Leiden University's Department of History since September 2007, where he previously served as Associate Professor of Social and Economic History at the University of Amsterdam. He earned his MA in Social and Economic History from Leiden (1985) and PhD cum laude (1990) for his dissertation on Gypsy history in the Netherlands (1850-1940). His academic trajectory includes research fellowships at the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW) and Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS). Lucassen's research spans four interconnected domains: Migration Studies examining historical patterns and integration; Social History analyzing societal structures; Global History exploring transnational connections; and Urban Studies investigating city dynamics. His publications consistently address migration processes, ethnic relations, and social integration through comparative historical analysis, with recent work focusing on marriage patterns, mobility transitions, and encyclopedic syntheses of European migration. Notable honors include the 1996 D.J. Veegensprijs and fellowships at premier research institutions. He has directed major projects like the NWO pioneer initiative on immigrant assimilation and coordinates the Leiden University profile area on Global Interactions. Leadership roles encompass: Chair of Social and Economic History section Chair of Centre for the History of Migrants (CGM) Membership in Academia Europaea Membership in N.W. Posthumus Institute
Dr. Abdessamad Bouabid is an Assistant Professor of Criminology at the Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University of Rotterdam. His research focuses on the criminology of the Other , exploring how marginalized groups are criminalized through processes of othering, structural racism, ethnic profiling, and mass stigmatization. He employs qualitative methods, including ethnography, discourse analysis, and participant observation, to study youth crime and criminalization in multicultural urban contexts. University: Erasmus University of Rotterdam School: Erasmus School of Law Department: Criminology Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: bouabid@law.eur.nl Research Interests: The interplay between structural violence , moral panics , and youth criminalization in multicultural cities is central to his work. His studies examine: Everyday racism and ethnic profiling Social exclusion and stigmatization Media representation of Moroccan-Dutch communities Symbolic interactionist perspectives on identity Cultural criminology of marginalized groups Reflexive ethnographic methods Publications highlight themes like the criminalization of Moroccan-Dutch youth , airport profiling , and institutional violence in refugee shelters . His methodological contributions critique confirmation bias in qualitative analysis and emphasize thick jottings in ethnography. Recent peer-reviewed article analyzes societal reactions to riots in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Dutch Sociological Association award for best article (2023) for work on Moroccan-Dutch inclusion/exclusion dynamics.
David S. Byers is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (GSSWSR) at Bryn Mawr College, affiliated with the International Studies and Gender and Sexuality programs. He holds a Ph.D. from Smith College School for Social Work and has completed postdoctoral work at Cornell University and psychoanalysis training at NYU. His research focuses on ethical theory in clinical practice, queer/trans theory, and international social work, with a particular emphasis on stigmatized care, bullying, and bystander intervention. Byers teaches clinical theory, research methods, and ethics, emphasizing interdisciplinary and translational approaches. Education: B.A., Sarah Lawrence College M.S.W., New York University Ph.D., Smith College School for Social Work Postdoctoral Associate, Cornell University Candidate, NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis Research Interests: Byers explores ethical tensions in mental health and social work, particularly in marginalized contexts. His work examines how clinicians navigate stigma, precarity, and ethical conflicts through "clinical activism." He also investigates bullying dynamics, bystander behavior, and queer/trans-affirmative care. Recent projects analyze Palestinian social work in occupied territories and the role of emotions in ethical decision-making. Publications & Talks: Byers has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and op-eds on topics like cyberbullying ethics, LGBTQ+ trauma, and global social work. He frequently presents at conferences such as the Council on Social Work Education and the Society for Social Work Research, discussing themes like anti-racist practice and international qualitative inquiry. Grants & Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his research has been supported by institutions such as the Institute for Advanced Study (2024 Visitor) and Cornell University’s Bronfenbrenner Center. He has also contributed to policy discussions via The New York Times and Time magazine. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving Palestinian social work education, bullying intervention strategies, and LGBTQ+ clinical advocacy. Affiliated with Bryn Mawr’s Gender and Sexuality Studies program and international social work initiatives.
Steffen Bo Jensen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and Society, Aalborg University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He leads the Global Refugee Studies (GRS) Centre, MIX – Center for Displacement, Migration and Integration, and the Center for the Study of Coercion and Accountability. His research focuses on human rights, urban violence, gangs, radicalization, policing, and development policy. He advocates for a shift in criminal justice away from punitive approaches and emphasizes understanding everyday violence in urban contexts as significant in itself. Key projects include RUV: Rethinking Urban Violence (2025–2028) funded by the European Research Council (ERC), which explores mechanisms of confinement, marginalization, and migration. Jensen’s work combines ethnographic methods with global comparative research, examining cases in South Africa, Nicaragua, France, Uganda, and Tunisia. He has secured €2.3 million in ERC funding for a project analyzing intersections of urban marginality, displacement, and incarceration. Jensen’s media engagements include commentaries on police violence in the Philippines, gang dynamics in Marseille, and the implications of urban policies. His research has been featured in Current Anthropology , European Journal of Sociology , and The Conversation . He actively participates in policy dialogues and academic networks, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration to address systemic violence and inequality.
Dr. Sharmila Parmanand is an Assistant Professor in Gender, Development, and Globalisation at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Gender Studies. She is also an Associate Academic at the LSE Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre and co-convenor of the Development Studies Association Women and Development Study Group. Her research examines colonial histories, gendered logics in development interventions, and feminist entanglements with the state, focusing on migration, gender-based violence, and social protection in the Global South. She is completing her first book, Saving Our Sisters: The Politics of Anti-Trafficking and Sex Work in the Philippines , and researching sex work activisms across Southeast Asia. Education: PhD in Gender Studies (University of Cambridge, Gates Scholar), MA in Gender and Development (University of Melbourne, Australian Leadership Scholar), BA in Political Science (Ateneo de Manila University, Cum Laude). Languages: English, Filipino. Research interests include anti-trafficking policies, migration, sex work activism, gender and populism, and feminist ethnography. She critiques paternalistic interventions and advocates for marginalized voices in policy-making. Current projects explore Duterte’s war on drugs, pandemic responses, and returning migrant workers’ inclusion via the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW). Major awards include ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (LSE, 2021–22), Gates Cambridge PhD Scholarship (2016–20), and the Australian Leadership Award (2011–12). Her work appears in Anti-Trafficking Review , Journal of International Women’s Studies , and Feminist Review . Teaching and leadership experience includes roles at the University of Vermont, University of the Philippines, and Ateneo de Manila University. She emphasizes ethical research practices, reciprocal community engagement, and challenging epistemic inequalities in academia.
Dr. Stephen Muzzatti is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a BA, MA, and PhD in Sociology from York University. His research focuses on cultural criminology, animals in society (HAS), transgression, death studies, and neoliberalism's impact on social dynamics. He examines intersections between crime, consumerism, and human-animal interactions, with notable work on state/corporate crime, veterinary care during pandemics, and austerity's effects on universities. Recent publications explore topics like companion animal welfare, gendered labor in feral cat management, and neoliberal university culture. He teaches courses such as SOC 105 (Introduction to Sociology), SOC 319 (Sociological Perspectives on Crime), and CC 8836 (Animals in Society and Culture). Dr. Muzzatti actively participates in academic organizations, including the Canadian Sociological Association and the Justice Studies Association, and chairs the Parkdale Residents Association's Safety and Security Group. His work bridges criminological theory with critical social analysis, addressing themes like mortality politics, paranormal phenomena, and the monetization of violence. Despite no listed awards, his extensive publications reflect scholarly impact in transgressive pedagogy and HAS research.
Brent Lyons is an Associate Professor of Organization Studies at the Schulich School of Business, York University. His research focuses on stigma, identity management, and worker well-being, particularly within marginalized groups such as disabled employees. He holds significant academic roles, including editorial board memberships for top journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Management . Lyons has earned notable awards, including the York Research Chair in Stigmatization and Social Identity and the Seymour Schulich Teaching Excellence Award. His work is funded by SSHRC grants and addresses topics like dominant-group identity threat, vulnerable workers, and disclosure strategies for marginalized identities. His recent publications emphasize systemic challenges faced by stigmatized groups, including within-group stigmatization among high-status workers and the impact of political discourse on workplace morale. Courses taught include Organizational Behaviour and Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations . Key Research Themes: Stigma dynamics, identity management, workplace diversity, vulnerable populations. Grants: Multiple SSHRC grants supporting research on marginalized workers and organizational inclusion. Awards: Schulich Research Excellence Fellow (2024–2027), York Research Leader (2020).
Carla A. Pfeffer is Professor and Chair of Sociology at Michigan State University, with affiliations in the Consortium for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Center for Gender in Global Context. Her research examines marginality, stigma, and identity negotiation at intersections of gender, sexuality, bodies, health, and family systems. Pfeffer's scholarship investigates trans pregnancy experiences, fat justice movements, LGBTQ healthcare access, and queer kinship formations. Her acclaimed book Queering Families analyzes partnerships between cisgender women and transgender men, receiving multiple awards including the ASA Sex and Gender Section Distinguished Book Award. Research encompasses: Trans reproductive justice and healthcare access Fat studies and body liberation movements Queer family formations and kinship practices Intersectional methodologies in gender/sexuality research Pfeffer has secured funding from the Economic and Social Research Council, Mellon Foundation, and American Council of Learned Societies. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of Fat Studies and was elected Chair of ASA's Sex and Gender Section. Her community engagement includes DEI leadership in K-12 education systems.
Madeline Toubiana is a Full Professor of Strategy and Organization and the Desmarais Chair in Entrepreneurship at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa . Her research explores how emotions, stigmatization, and entrepreneurship intersect to influence social change within institutions, organizations, and communities. B.B.A. (Macquarie University, International College of Management) M.Ed. (Queen's University) Ph.D. (Schulich School of Business, York University) Her research spans extreme contexts such as the sex trade , cannabis use , and unemployment , with a focus on amplifying voices of marginalized groups like women , LGBTQ+ individuals , immigrants , and seniors . She examines how stigma hierarchies and emotional dynamics create barriers or pathways for social innovation. Recent work highlights stigma-exploiting entrepreneurship as a mechanism for challenging institutional norms, particularly in taboo industries. Her publications in top journals like Administrative Science Quarterly and Academy of Management Journal demonstrate interdisciplinary rigor bridging sociology, ethics, and organizational theory. Scientific awards include the Southam/Edmonton Journal Faculty Fellowship (2018). She currently holds SSHRC grants totaling over $270,000 for research on perimenopause and career transitions and stigma-exploiting entrepreneurship .
Jodie Hodgson is a Lecturer in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in gendered dimensions of justice systems and restorative justice practices. Her work critiques systemic inequalities faced by girls in the youth justice system, emphasizing anti-carceral feminist frameworks and structural reform. Research focuses on shame, stigma, and power dynamics within legal processes, advocating for gender-specific interventions and abolitionist approaches to penal systems. Key research themes include: Critical analysis of restorative justice through feminist and anti-carceral lenses Gendered pathways to and experiences within the youth justice system Deconstruction of institutional violence and child imprisonment Neo-liberal capitalism's role in policing marginalized youth Her 2022-2024 publications emphasize: Redefining penology through 'girl-wise' frameworks Challenging stigmatizing practices in restorative justice conferencing Case for abolishing child imprisonment systems No academic awards or grants are listed in the provided materials. Advising relationships and lab affiliations remain unspecified.
