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Anthony Pennantمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• People of Color
• Adoption & Foster Care
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anthony Pennant (he/him/el) is an Associate Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy department at Antioch University-Seattle . He is the Executive Director of the Colibri Center for Systemic Training & Development and creator of the SFT for ASD model for treating autism and families. He also maintains a private practice supporting marginalized communities. Doctorate : Marriage and Family Therapy, Antioch University New England (2022) Master's : Marriage and Family Therapy, Drexel University (2012) Bachelor's : Behavioral Health Counseling, Drexel University (2010) His research focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) , Neurodiversity in children , and cultural competence in family therapy. He develops systemic models for neurodiverse families and explores ethical training frameworks like the Person of the Therapist (POTT) model. His work addresses the intersection of People of Color , LGBTQIA+ , and transracial families in clinical settings. Recent publications include a book on Multidynamic Relational Therapy (2024) and a co-authored article on the POTT program's implementation in clinical education (2022). His research trends emphasize systemic interventions , ethical therapy training , and cultural inclusivity in family therapy. Scientific Awards : AAMFT Minority Fellow - Dissertation Completion Award (2021) Professional Affiliations : President, Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2023-2025) Clinical Fellow, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Member, National Council on Family Relations AAMFT Approved Supervisor Labs & Teams : Leads the Colibri Center for Systemic Training & Development, collaborating with teams to refine and disseminate systemic therapeutic models like SFT for ASD.

Ximena Cervantes Englerthمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Postcolonial Studies
• Intersectional Feminism
• Afro-Hispanic Diaspora Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ximena Cervantes Englerth is a Researcher at the University of Bremen, serving as Research Associate in the ERC Starting Grant Project "Afroeurope and Cyberspace: Imaginations of Diasporic Communities, Digital Agency & Poetic Strategies" and Research Training Group 2686: Contradiction Studies. Her scholarship critically examines epistemic resistance strategies within Afro-Hispanic digital activism and transmedia self-narratives. Her academic background includes: M.Ed. in Spanish and Philosophy (Gymnasium), Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and University of Bremen (2021-2024) B.A. in Spanish Studies and Philosophy for Secondary School Teaching, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg and University of Bremen (2017-2021) Her research integrates postcolonial theories, intersectional feminism, and postmodern migration studies to analyze how marginalized communities navigate digital spaces. She investigates the dual nature of online environments as both liberating platforms for identity formation and sites reproducing intersectional oppression, with particular focus on constructions of femininity/masculinity and neoliberal critique within diasporic contexts. Her 2024 publication on Afro activism in Spain exemplifies her methodological approach, revealing how roundtable discussions serve as vehicles for epistemic resistance. Her body of work consistently addresses the tension between digital connectivity and systemic marginalization, emphasizing narrative sovereignty in anti-racist movements across transnational media landscapes. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Cervantes Englerth contributes to major research initiatives including the €1.5M ERC Starting Grant project and DFG-funded Contradiction Studies group. While formal student advising isn't specified, her doctoral associate role implies mentorship within research teams focused on digital resistance frameworks and postcolonial theory. She operates within interdisciplinary collectives examining contradiction dynamics in law/power structures, collaborating with scholars like Gisela Febel and Andreas Fischer-Lescano on projects analyzing Foucauldian resistance paradigms in digital epistemologies.

Izumi Sakamotoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anti-oppressive practice
• Immigration
• Gender studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Izumi Sakamoto is an Associate Professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. She holds affiliations with the Asian Institute (Munk School of Global Affairs) and the Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research. A former Fulbright Scholar, her interdisciplinary work bridges social work, social psychology, and cultural studies. Her research focuses on anti-oppressive practice, immigration equity, and anti-Asian racism, particularly addressing skilled immigrant employment barriers and the 'Canadian experience' discourse. She employs innovative qualitative and arts-informed methodologies, including participatory theatre and photography. Education: Ph.D. in Social Work & Social Psychology, University of Michigan MSW and MS (Social Psychology), University of Michigan BA and MA from Sophia University, Tokyo Research Interests: Dr. Sakamoto’s work emphasizes marginalized communities, including international students, homeless populations, and Japanese Canadians. She leads projects on anti-Asian racism during the pandemic, arts-based activism, and decolonizing research practices. Notable initiatives include the Beyond Canadian Experience Project challenging exclusionary hiring practices and the Coming Together study on women’s homelessness. Grants & Awards: With six SSHRC grants as Principal Investigator, she has received the Pioneers for Change Award. Her collaborative grants span 2010–2025, addressing topics from racial violence to intergenerational trauma. Teaching: Courses include qualitative research (SWK6307H), anti-oppressive practice, and social work with communities. Her pedagogy integrates arts-based learning and critical consciousness. Labs/Initiatives: She co-leads the Collaborative on Arts-Based Research and Homelessness and chairs the Streams of Solidarity Project . Her work bridges academia with community action through exhibits, theatre performances, and policy engagement.

• Mental Health
• Women's Health
• LGBTQ Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Charmaine C. Williams serves as Dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto since 2023, with prior leadership roles including Interim Dean (2022), Vice-Dean of Students at the School of Graduate Studies (2018-2022), and Associate Dean Academic (2009-2014). Her research focuses on racial equity in mental health systems , LGBTQ+ healthcare access , and anti-racism frameworks for vulnerable populations. B.Sc., Hon. B.A. (McMaster University) MSW, PhD (University of Toronto) Research interests span: Structural violence in healthcare systems Post-colonial social work pedagogy Intersectional analysis of mental health disparities Equity-focused rehabilitation practices Digital health interventions for marginalized groups Policy impacts on vulnerable communities Recent publications examine: Racial bias in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation Youth cannabis use post-legalization Gender-affirming care during pandemics Peer researcher labor conditions Vaccine equity for racialized LGBTQ+ populations Leadership roles include: Co-editorial board member of Affilia journal Advisor to Public Health Agency of Canada Policy consultant for Toronto Police Services Principal investigator for multiple international health studies She holds cross-appointments in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (Temerty Faculty of Medicine) and leads the Family Caregiving Project , with available through charmaine.williams@utoronto.ca.

Shaeeda Mensahمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Black Feminisms
• Social and Political Philosophy
• Philosophy of Race
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shaeeda Mensah is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at McDaniel College, where she teaches courses in Black feminisms, social and political philosophy, philosophy of race, and feminist philosophy. Her work critically engages with contemporary social issues through philosophical inquiry, particularly focusing on marginalized identities and systemic violence. Research Interests: Black Feminisms Social and Political Philosophy Philosophy of Race Feminist Philosophy Intersectionality State Violence and Mass Incarceration Her research emphasizes the often-overlooked experiences of Black women in discussions of police violence and systemic oppression, advocating for a more inclusive philosophical analysis that centers intersectional identities. She connects classical and contemporary philosophy with modern movements such as Black Lives Matter, using texts like Charles Mills’s The Racial Contract to examine power structures in the United States. Dr. Mensah’s recent publications reflect a strong engagement with phenomenology, epistemology, and ethical theory, particularly in how they apply to racial and gendered oppression. Her articles analyze intersectionality, reproductive justice, and the moral responsibilities of institutions toward justice-involved students, demonstrating a consistent thematic focus on equity, inclusion, and philosophical critique of systemic violence. Selected Scientific Contributions: Contributor to Equity, Freedom, and Inclusion in Higher Education: Cases and Commentaries in Educational Ethics Published in Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy Contributing author to edited volume Race as Phenomena: Between Phenomenology and Philosophy of Race She advises on ethical pedagogy and institutional responsibility, particularly in higher education contexts. Though no formal advising list or grants are mentioned, her work has clear implications for policy, curriculum development, and social justice advocacy. Outside the classroom, she enjoys crocheting and reality television, maintaining a balance between rigorous scholarship and personal creativity.

Eskil J Ellingمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• German Idealism
• Aesthetics
• Social Philosophy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eskil J Elling is a Lecturer in the Department of Liberal Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a PhD candidate at Northwestern University (expected 2025). His academic trajectory spans institutions including École normale supérieure, Columbia University, and Roskilde University. Education: Ph.D. Philosophy (expected 2025), Northwestern University Master, École normale supérieure & EHESS (2017) MA, Columbia University (2016) BA, Roskilde University (2015) Research Focus: Elling specializes in the intersection of aesthetics, freedom, and social philosophy through Hegelian frameworks. His work examines how art facilitates critical reflection on social norms and addresses: German Idealism's contemporary relevance Hermeneutical injustice in ideological systems Aesthetic experience as political praxis Reinterpretations of Kant, Arendt, and Lyotard Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate consistent engagement with oppression dynamics (2022) and comparative aesthetic theory (2021), emphasizing philosophical responses to sociopolitical challenges through historical and contemporary lenses.

Letitia Basfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Equity
• School-to-Prison Pipeline
• Culturally Responsive Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Letitia Basford serves as Professor and Department Chair of HSEL in Hamline University's School of Education & Leadership. She concurrently holds leadership roles as co-director of the Masters in Teaching program and director of the Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN) program. Her research centers on dismantling systemic inequities through investigations of the school-to-prison pipeline, culturally specific charter school models for Somali and Hmong youth, and Science of Reading implementation in K-2 literacy curricula. She examines transformative teaching practices that promote educational access, with emphasis on inclusive curriculum advocacy and anti-oppressive pedagogical frameworks. Basford actively shapes teacher preparation through the Masters in Teaching program while advancing international collaboration via SPAN. Her prior K-12 experience as an ESL and teen-parent educator in northern California directly informs her scholarship on marginalized student populations and equitable school policies.

Joe Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cross-Cultural Language Practices
• Equitable Education
• School-to-Prison Pipeline
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joe Lewis is a Professor at Hamline University, teaching courses such as Schools and Society , Teaching English in the Middle and High School , and Teaching Literacy in the Middle and High School . He holds a doctorate in English Education from Columbia University Teacher’s College, with a focus on cross-cultural language and literacy practices. His email is jlewis06@hamline.edu, and he works in West Hall 213 at the St. Paul Main Campus. Education Doctorate in English Education, Columbia University Teacher’s College Research and Professional Focus Joe’s scholarship centers on equitable education and dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. His work explores how English teachers can foster critical literacy, address systemic inequities, and advocate for marginalized students. He emphasizes cross-cultural approaches to language and literacy practices, particularly in the context of race, class, culture, and gender. His teaching philosophy prioritizes creating collaborative learning communities that challenge students to think beyond their experiences and adopt advocacy roles. He has published in journals like The Urban Review , Multicultural Education , and The National Youth-at-Risk Journal , as well as in books including Six Lenses for Anti-Oppressive Education , From Education to Incarceration: Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline , and Practical Strategies to Reduce Childhood Trauma and Mitigate Exposure to the School-to-Prison Pipeline . International Engagement Joe has worked as an educational consultant in Morocco and Tanzania, promoting learner-centered pedagogy and expanding girls’ access to education. He frequently collaborates with teachers and students at the Namnyaki Secondary School for Maasai Girls in Tanzania’s Iringa region.

• Trauma
• Justice-involved populations
• Racial and gender disparities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elizabeth Allen serves as Assistant Professor of Social Work in the Department of Education, Health and Social Work within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) since 2022. She concurrently maintains a private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Therapist in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), leveraging 20 years of clinical experience at Connecticut's York Correctional Institution (1995-2015). Her educational credentials include: Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work, University of Connecticut Master of Social Work, University of Connecticut Bachelor of Science in Interpersonal Communication with Psychology minor, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Allen's research critically examines trauma, racial/gender disparities in criminal legal systems, and desistance processes for justice-involved populations. She investigates abolition of oppressive systems, behavioral health in corrections, smart decarceration, and photovoice methodologies with urban youth experiencing parental incarceration. Her work applies critical theory to micro-practice interventions while analyzing historical intersections between social work and law enforcement. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on justice-involved women's experiences across historical and contemporary contexts. The 2024 co-authored study analyzes carceral feminism's roots in progressive-era policing, while her 2018 solo works pioneered narrative approaches to reentry and empowerment group methodologies. Collectively, her research bridges archival analysis with community-based interventions centered on identity reconstruction and systemic change. Dr. Allen teaches advanced courses including Social Welfare Policy, Human Rights and Mass Incarceration, Trauma and Its Impact, and specialized reentry curricula. Her service includes membership on UDC's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee (2024-present) and Unlock the Box advocacy organization, alongside frequent invited presentations on trauma neurobiology for UDC's Law School Immigration Clinic.

• Social Justice
• Community Practice
• Evaluation Research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Javier Garcia-Perez serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Salem State University, where he actively contributes to graduate-level social work education and research initiatives focused on equity and systemic change. His scholarly work centers on critical social justice frameworks, with emphasis on community-driven social change methodologies and the structural analysis of privilege and oppression. These research interests directly inform his teaching practice: Exploration of community organizing strategies for social transformation (SWK 706) Critical examination of systemic inequalities and marginalized population dynamics (SWK 715) Rigorous evaluation methodologies for human service program effectiveness (SWK 869) His academic focus demonstrates a consistent commitment to advancing evidence-based practices that address societal inequities through both research and pedagogy.

• Mental health disparities
• Culturally-informed therapy
• Racial trauma and PTSD
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monnica T Williams is a Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, where she holds the Canada Research Chair for Mental Health Innovation and Equity. She also maintains a cross-appointment as Professor in Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa. Dr. Williams serves as an Adjunct Scientist at the Institute of Mental Health Research at the Royal Ottawa Hospital and is a Research Affiliate at the Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Dr. Williams completed her undergraduate studies at MIT and UCLA, and received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia. Prior to her position at the University of Ottawa, she was an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania for four years, followed by five years at the University of Louisville where she served as Director of the Center for Mental Health Disparities, and three years at the University of Connecticut with joint appointments in Psychological Sciences and Psychiatry. Dr. Williams' research focuses on mental health disparities among racialized communities through multiple critical lenses. Her work spans culturally-informed therapy development, racial trauma assessment and treatment, microaggressions and discrimination studies, psychedelic-assisted therapies, and obsessive-compulsive disorder research with a cultural perspective. She has pioneered the Healing Racial Trauma Protocol, a 12-session CBT-based treatment specifically designed for racial trauma, and her research examines how institutional systems of bias affect mental health outcomes across diverse populations. APA Division 12 Samuel M. Turner Early Career Award for Distinguished Contribution to Diversity in Clinical Psychology (2015) Canada Research Chair for Mental Health Innovation and Equity Dr. Williams currently supervises five graduate students working on BIPOC mental health and psychedelic research. She has secured substantial federal, local, and foundation grants to support her psychological research, particularly in racial trauma, OCD, and cultural adaptation of treatments. As co-founder of the International OCD Foundation's Diversity Advisory Board and editorial board member for multiple academic journals, she actively shapes the field's direction toward greater inclusivity. Dr. Williams leads two research laboratories: the Laboratory for Psychedelic Clinical Research and the Laboratory for Mental Health Disparities. These labs focus on developing culturally-informed treatments and studying the impact of racism on mental health through rigorous clinical trials and community-based research. Her teams investigate the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies for marginalized populations while developing evidence-based protocols for treating racial trauma and OCD in diverse communities.

• Sociology
• Gender Studies
• Race and Ethnicity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Guadalupe Marquez-Velarde serves as an Assistant Professor within the School of Social Sciences at Utah State University. Her academic appointment focuses on critical sociological analysis of marginalized populations, with particular emphasis on gender identity, racial health disparities, and systemic discrimination. Her research program centers on: Transgender health and workplace discrimination Racial disparities among Black immigrant populations Mental health impacts of family support systems Structural barriers in immigration detention Intersectional vulnerability during public health crises Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory examining how systemic oppression manifests across healthcare, employment, and carceral systems. Her work consistently employs intersectional frameworks to document health disparities among transgender individuals and Black immigrants, with recurring themes of discrimination's psychological toll and protective effects of social support. Methodologically, she combines quantitative survey analysis with critical qualitative approaches. Dr. Marquez-Velarde's scholarship demonstrates significant contributions to understanding how race, gender identity, and immigration status compound health risks. Her recent publications in high-impact journals address urgent social issues including transgender suicidality prevention, racial context effects on health behaviors, and economic pathways to food insecurity during the pandemic.

Margaret Peggy Brady-Amoonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Counseling Psychology
• Educational Development
• Career Counseling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Margaret "Peggy" Brady-Amoon is a Professor at the Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy at Seton Hall University . Her work centers on educational and career development , with a focus on access and opportunity for marginalized populations , including studies on equity, social justice, and multicultural counseling . Graduate of APA’s Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Divisions: Society of Counseling Psychology, Society for the Teaching of Psychology, Society for General Psychology) Distinguished Fellow of the New York State Psychological Association Her research spans career development , social justice in counseling , and multicultural psychotherapy . She has co-authored works on diverse student engagement , midlife career transitions , and integration of counseling psychology values . Dr. Brady-Amoon’s teaching includes courses like Practicum in Counseling , Advanced Group Counseling , and Practicum in Vocational Assessment . She is actively involved in professional leadership roles, including: President, New York State Psychological Association (2025–present) Chairperson, APA Board of Educational Affairs (2024–present) Board Member, San Miguel Academy of Newburgh (2018–present)

Rebecca Ginsburgمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Prison Education
• Social Justice in Education
• Architectural History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Ginsburg is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with cross-appointments in the College of Education, School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Art and Design, African American Studies, and the Center for African Studies. She directs the Education Justice Project, a prison education initiative spanning Danville, Champaign, and Chicago, IL. Research Interests: Prison Education: Focuses on access to higher education for incarcerated individuals. Architectural History: Specializes in spaces of racial segregation and slavery. Social Justice: Explores pedagogy and policy for marginalized communities. Scientific Awards: Public Humanities Award (2023) John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award (2020) Abbott Lowell Cummings Prize (2012)

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
• Indigenous Ways of Knowing
• Social Work
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joleen Ryan is a Lecturer in Social Work at the NIKERI Institute , Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University. A proud Gunditjmara woman with qualifications in social work and project management, she specializes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research methods, cultural safety, and health policy. Graduate Certificate of Business (Project Management), Swinburne University of Technology Bachelor of Social Work, Deakin University Her research focuses on Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing , addressing social determinants of health, community development, and policy reform. Current projects include the FoodPATH initiative for Aboriginal health equity and queer healthcare access in regional Australia. Key research trends: participatory systems science methods, community-driven policy solutions, decolonising pedagogies, and intersectional analyses of health disparities. She applies group model building and yarning techniques to center Indigenous voices in research. 2019 LIMElight Award for Indigenous Health Curriculum Innovation Co-investigator in VicHealth-funded research on community-led health initiatives In teaching, she leads units on social work field education and organizational policy analysis. Her work emphasizes reciprocal knowledge exchange with Aboriginal communities and structural reform for health equity.