جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Racial and Ethnic Studies
• Systemic Racism
• Anti-Racist Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joe Feagin is the Ella C. McFadden Professor and Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University, College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1966) and has held prominent roles such as President of the American Sociological Association (1999-2000). His research focuses on systemic racism, racial and ethnic relations, and anti-racist education. Feagin has authored over 30 books and numerous articles, including seminal works like White Racism: The Basics and The White Racial Frame . He has received prestigious awards such as the W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award (2013) and the Arthur Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award (2013). Feagin's academic journey includes positions at the University of Texas, University of Florida, and Texas A&M. He served as Scholar-in-Residence at the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (1974-1975). His courses at Texas A&M include the Sociology of African Americans, Classical Social Theory, and Racism and Anti-Racism. His research spans racial discrimination, gender relations, urban sociology, and systemic racism’s impacts. He has pioneered theories like systemic racism and the white racial frame. Feagin’s work emphasizes societal transformation through critical sociology and anti-racist practices. Key awards and recognitions include the Cox-Johnson-Frazier Scholarship Award (2018), Soka Gakkai International Social Justice Award (2012), and multiple fellowships. His grants and administrative roles include leadership in diversity initiatives at Texas A&M and national sociological organizations. Feagin’s legacy includes fostering anti-racist education, leading interdisciplinary research teams, and advocating for social justice. His work continues to influence policy, education, and public discourse on race in the U.S. and globally.

Tamika Nunleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• History of Slavery
• African American Women's History
• Gender History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tamika Nunley serves as Research Professor of History at Duke University within the Arts & Sciences division, holding the prestigious William & Sue Gross Professorship. Her scholarly work centers on the intersection of slavery, gender, and early American history, with particular expertise in African American women's experiences during the 19th century. Her research interests focus on the history of slavery , African American women's and gender history , the early Republic , and the American Civil War . Through meticulous examination of nineteenth-century newspapers, government documents, letters, abolitionist records, legislation, and memoirs, she reconstructs how Black women navigated oppressive systems to develop conceptions of liberty, self-respect, and power. Her work reveals enslaved and free Black women as active agents in shaping Washington D.C.'s history and broader nineteenth-century transformations. Analysis of her publications shows consistent focus on gendered experiences within legal frameworks , Black intellectual traditions , and resistance strategies across her monographs and journal articles. Her scholarship bridges legal history, gender studies, and African American intellectual history through examination of freedom suits, clemency petitions, and literary production. Her scientific recognition includes: 2021 Letitia Woods Brown Book Prize for best book in African American women's history 2021 Pauli Murray Book Prize for best book in Black intellectual history 2021 Mary Kelley Prize for best book in women, gender, or sexuality in the Early American Republic 2023 Cary and Ann Maguire Chair in Ethics and American History from the Library of Congress Nunley's scholarly impact extends through editorial service on Civil War History , The Journal of Southern History , and The Journal of the Civil War Era , alongside committee work for major historical associations. Her research has received substantial support from the Andrew Mellon Foundation, Woodrow Wilson Foundation, American Association of University Women, and Bright Institute Fellowship program. As a lifetime member of the Association of Black Women Historians, she actively contributes to academic communities focused on African American women's historical experiences and intellectual traditions.

Lea Ypiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Theory
• History of Philosophy
• Marxism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lea Ypi is a Professor of Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and an Honorary Professor of Philosophy at the Australian National University. She holds degrees from the University of Rome La Sapienza and a PhD from the European University Institute, followed by postdoctoral research at Nuffield College, Oxford. Her work spans political theory, the history of philosophy, Marxism, critical theory, and Kantian philosophy. Notable publications include Global Justice and Avant-Garde Political Agency , The Meaning of Partisanship (with Jonathan White), and Free: Coming of Age at the End of History . Ypi’s research has been recognized with the British Academy Prize and a Leverhulme Prize. She is a Fellow of the British Academy, Academia Europea, and the Albanian Academy of Sciences. Her research interests include revolutionary theory, Kantian philosophy, structural injustice, and global justice. Key publications address topics like Kant’s views on colonialism, the ethics of migration, and the role of partisanship in democracy. Ypi’s academic contributions bridge normative political theory with critical engagement in contemporary social and political issues. Awards include the British Academy Prize for Excellence in Political Science (2015), Leverhulme Prize (2014), and fellowships in leading academic institutions. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates historical, philosophical, and contemporary analyses to address urgent political questions.

Jonathan F. Zaffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Positive youth development
• Social supports
• Social and emotional well-being
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan F. Zaff serves as Chair of the Department of Applied Psychology and Professor at Northeastern University's Bouvé College of Health Sciences. A developmental psychologist, he focuses on creating conditions for youth thriving, particularly among historically oppressed populations, through community-engaged research and leadership in youth development initiatives. Dr. Zaff's educational background includes: PhD in Psychology (Lifespan Development) from The University of Georgia MS in Psychology from The University of Georgia BA in Psychology (Government minor) from Connecticut College His research centers on positive youth development frameworks, examining how social support networks ('webs of support') influence educational, vocational, and social-emotional outcomes. Key areas include youth civic engagement, pathways for non-graduating high school students, and community initiatives promoting youth thriving, with emphasis on equity and resilience among marginalized youth. Analysis of Dr. Zaff's 2016-2021 publications reveals consistent methodological diversity (pattern-centered approaches, latent class analysis) applied to social support structures. His work demonstrates how multi-layered adult and community supports drive educational persistence among English learners, high-risk youth, and those navigating childhood adversity, with strong translational impact on youth development programs. Scientific Awards: None documented in provided materials. Dr. Zaff actively mentors graduate students, evidenced by asterisked co-authors across publications including M. Margolius, C. Tang, and J. Pan. His founding of major research centers (CERES Institute, Center for Promise) indicates substantial grant leadership, though specific funding mechanisms aren't detailed. He established and directed Boston University's CERES Institute for Children & Youth, conducting community-engaged applied research, and founded the Center for Promise (America's Promise Alliance research division), demonstrating commitment to collaborative, action-oriented youth development science across institutional settings.

Sheena Malhotraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Media Studies
• Feminist Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sheena Malhotra is a Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she serves as Director of Queer Studies and Academic Director of the MA in Humanities Program. She holds concurrent appointments within the College of Humanities and Gender and Women's Studies Department, with extensive administrative experience including former roles as Associate Dean of the College of Humanities (2017-2019) and Chair of Gender and Women's Studies (2009-2013). Her academic trajectory bridges Indian film/television production and critical academia. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Communication Studies (1999) from the University of New Mexico, an M.A. (1993) from Pepperdine University, and a B.A. (1991) from DePauw University. Research interests span Media and Gender , Postcolonial Analysis of Indian Media , Queer Diasporic Audiences , and Racialized Implications of Silence , with methodological roots in intercultural communication and feminist theory. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent thematic evolution toward intersectional analyses of globalization, media, and identity. Early work focused on Indian television commercialization and Bollywood's cultural politics, while recent scholarship examines neoliberal impacts on youth imaginaries and queer coalition-building. Key methodological threads include postcolonial critique, discourse analysis, and embodied feminist approaches across 15+ peer-reviewed articles and two major books. Silence, Feminism, Power: Reflections at the Edges of Sound (2013, Palgrave MacMillan) - Co-edited anthology exploring silence as political strategy Answer the Call: Virtual Migration in Indian Call Centers (2013, University of Minnesota Press) - Co-authored ethnographic study of call center labor National Television Award nominations (India, 1995) during executive television production career Her advisory work includes five years on SATRANG's board (serving South Asian LGBTQIA+ communities in SoCal) and founding directorship of CSUN's Queer Studies Program. Current teaching includes GWS 351 (Gen Race Clas Sex) with hybrid/online course design expertise. Documentary film production remains integral to her scholarly practice through projects like The Shape of Water (2006) examining global feminist organizations.

Laura Wernickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transformative Community Organizing
• LGBTQ+ Youth Advocacy
• Disability Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laura Wernick is an Associate Professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service. Her academic background includes a PhD and MA from the University of Michigan, an MSW and MPA from Columbia University, and a BA from UC Berkeley. Dr. Wernick specializes in transformative community organizing models addressing intersectional power dynamics, with a focus on LGBTQ+ youth, domestic worker movements, and disability justice. She employs participatory action research methods to co-create solutions with marginalized communities. Her research explores how organizing models combat ableism, white supremacy in academia, and systemic oppression. Notable areas include youth-led advocacy, wealth mobilization for social justice, and employer-employee dynamics among domestic workers. Dr. Wernick's work bridges theory and practice through youth-adult partnerships and institutional reform initiatives. She maintains an active blog and public scholarship presence at www.laurawernick.com . Recent scholarship highlights include dismantling ableism in social work education and analyzing pandemic-related stigma. Her 2024 publications emphasize disability justice pedagogy and intersectional approaches to youth organizing. Methodologically, she advocates for participatory action research that disrupts traditional academic hierarchies. Leveraging over 20 years of practice experience, Dr. Wernick collaborates with community organizations to design interventions that foster healing and systemic change. Her current projects address racial disparities in school discipline and the mental health benefits of youth activism. She teaches courses on community organizing, social justice pedagogy, and marginalized populations.

Laura Pachecoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Reproductive Justice
• Intellectual Disability and Parenting
• Structural Violence Against Women with Disabilities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Pacheco is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work at Memorial University. She holds a BSW and MSW from McGill University and a PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine from the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on reproductive justice, intellectual disability and parenting, structural violence against women with disabilities, neurodiversity in aging, and social justice within health and social service systems. She has conducted post-doctoral work on support needs for parents with intellectual disabilities and has been a clinician, advocate, and program coordinator in parenting services for over 14 years. She teaches courses emphasizing critical social work practice, anti-oppression, and disability studies. Her funded research includes studies on neurodiverse aging (2020–2023) and service pathways for parents with intellectual impairments (2018–2021). She is an executive member of the International Association on the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disability (IASSIDD) and has contributed to international workshops and conferences. Her work bridges academic research with community engagement, advocating for systemic equity and inclusive policies.

• Sociology of Education
• Critical Pedagogies
• Culturally Responsive Schooling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Samantha Schulz is a sociologist of education at The University of Adelaide's School of Education, within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. She specializes in educational justice, focusing on First Nations education, race critical theory, affect studies, and gender equity. Her work spans international contexts including Kenya, India, China, and Australia's APY Lands. She is co-convenor of the Pedagogies for Justice Research Group, affiliated with CRESI and the Fay Gale Centre for Research on Gender. As Program Director for the Master of Teaching program, she emphasizes socially engaged pedagogies. Recent research includes the ARC-funded 'Culturally Responsive Schooling' project (2022-24) and studies on gender-based violence in educational settings. Her publications explore decolonial methodologies, critical race theory, and the intersection of affect and pedagogy. Her grants include leadership roles in projects addressing Indigenous sovereignty in education, culturally responsive curriculum design, and restorative practices. Notable collaborations involve UniSA and Open University of Cyprus. She co-edits the Routledge 'Local Global Issues in Education' series and actively publishes on topics ranging from toxic masculinity in academia to anti-racist policy frameworks. Her advising focuses on fostering critical scholarship in Masters and PhD candidates, with research supervision emphasizing justice-oriented educational practices. She leads initiatives like 'Teaching in an era of digital influence' and has contributed to policy discussions on preventing violent extremism in schools. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with practical advocacy for marginalized communities in education systems globally.

Trudo Lemmensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Law
• Bioethics
• Medical Ethics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Trudo Lemmens is Professor and Scholl Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He holds cross-appointments at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and the Joint Centre for Bioethics, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise in health law, ethics, and policy. He has also held visiting positions at KU Leuven, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, University of Otago, and Oxford, and was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His research focuses on the legal, ethical, and governance challenges in healthcare and biomedical research. Key areas include medical assistance in dying, clinical trial transparency, pharmaceutical regulation, genetic data privacy, and conflict of interest. He has extensively analyzed how legal frameworks interact with ethical norms in contexts such as assisted human reproduction, end-of-life decisions, and public health emergencies. His work emphasizes human rights, equity, and the protection of vulnerable populations. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on the ethical and legal dimensions of medical assistance in dying, particularly regarding mental illness and advance requests. He has also published on vaccine mandates, pandemic triage ethics, and transparency in pharmaceutical data. His scholarship combines doctrinal legal analysis with empirical and policy insights, often addressing urgent public health debates. Fellowship, Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts (2006-2007) Membership, School of Social Science, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2003-2004) Law Commission of Canada, Legal Dimensions Initiative Award (with Duff R. Waring) (2003) Graduate Student Paper Award, Association for Politics and the Life Sciences (1996) Doctoral Fellowship, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (1995-1997) Doctoral Fellowship, Fonds pour la formation de chercheurs et l'aide à la recherche du Québec (deferred) (1995-1998) Student Paper Award, Society for Health and Human Values (1995) Chief Justice R.A.E. Greenshields Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Law (1994) Trudo Lemmens has advised numerous national and international organizations, including the Pan American Health Organization (as a member of its Advisory Committee on Health Research), the World Health Organization, and the Council of Canadian Academies. He has served on expert panels examining access to health data and medical assistance in dying. His policy submissions to Canadian parliamentary committees have shaped national debates on end-of-life legislation. He has also contributed to inquiries into research ethics and institutional governance, including an independent inquiry into the University of Ottawa and its affiliated hospitals. He is actively engaged in public discourse, publishing op-eds in major media outlets and maintaining a presence on social media. His work bridges academia, policy, and public engagement, advocating for transparency, accountability, and ethical integrity in health systems and research.

Lisa Heldkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Food
• American Philosophy
• Feminist Philosophy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lisa Heldke is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College and an affiliated faculty member in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies. She has been a longstanding contributor to the academic community, teaching courses such as Modern Philosophy, American Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy, Critical Race Theory, and specialized seminars on food and eating. Her interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy with social justice, education, and culinary ethics. B.A. in Music and Philosophy from Gustavus Adolphus College M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from Northwestern University Her research centers on American Philosophy , Feminist Philosophy , Critical Race Theory , and most notably, the Philosophy of Food . She critically examines food adventuring, colonialist attitudes in cuisine, and the ethical dimensions of eating. Her work explores how food shapes identity, community, and moral responsibility. Her recent and forthcoming publications reveal a deepening inquiry into biological interdependence—particularly parasitism and mutualism—suggesting a novel ontological framework rooted in eating relationships. This innovative direction reflects her ability to connect everyday practices with profound philosophical questions. Lisa Heldke’s scholarly contributions include influential books such as Exotic Appetites: Ruminations of a Food Adventurer and Philosophers at Table: On Food and Being Human , as well as co-editing Oppression, Privilege and Resistance . She is also on the editorial board of The Encyclopedia of Food and Agriculture Ethics (Springer). While specific details about student advising are not listed, her long-standing teaching career and mentorship through seminars suggest active engagement with students. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided texts, but her sustained publication record and editorial roles indicate significant recognition in her field. She is deeply involved in experiential learning, combining her philosophical inquiries with hands-on activities like baking bread in a backyard mud oven and studying sustainable agriculture. Her current research promises to expand the boundaries of philosophical thought by integrating ecological and biological realities into metaphysical and ethical frameworks.

• Chican@-Latin@ vernacular discourse
• testimonio and gendered violence
• womyn of color, academe, and intersectional microaggressions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michelle A. Holling, Ph.D. is a Full Professor of Communication at California State University San Marcos, where she also serves as Director of Ethnic Studies. She joined the Department of Communication at CSUSM in 2007 and has held significant leadership roles including Director of the Ethnic Studies Program, Chair of the Communication Department, and member of the Ethnic Studies Steering Committee. Dr. Holling earned her interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Communication from Arizona State University and her M.A. and B.A. in Communication from San Francisco State University. Her academic journey has been marked by leadership and scholarly excellence within the field of communication studies with a focus on ethnic and gender perspectives. Her research expertise centers on Chican@-Latin@ vernacular discourse; testimonio and gendered violence; and womyn of color, academe, and intersectional microaggressions. Dr. Holling's work bridges critical race theory, gender studies, and communication scholarship, examining how marginalized communities navigate systems of power through discourse and performance. She has developed innovative courses including COMM 405, Feminist Rhetorics and COMM 485, Chican@s-Latin@s in Film & TV. Dr. Holling's scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on intersectional approaches to communication, with particular attention to Latin@ experiences, gendered violence, and critical race perspectives. Her work often examines how marginalized communities use discourse to resist oppression and create liberatory spaces. Outstanding Article Award (2022) from Feminist Gender Studies Division of NCA Outstanding Book Chapter Award (2021) from Latino/a Communication Studies Division of NCA Cordova-Puchot Scholar of the Year Award (2009) from Latino/a Communication Studies Division of NCA B. Aubrey Fisher Outstanding Journal Article (2007) from Western States Communication Association Dr. Holling has been actively involved in professional organizations, founding the Communication, Identities, and Difference interest group in the Western States Communication Association (WSCA), where she served as President (2017-2018) and Immediate Past President (2018-2019). She was also President of the Organization for Research on Women and Communication (2007-2010). Her leadership extends to editorial work, including co-editing "Race(ing) Intercultural Communication: Racial Logics in a Colorblind Era" (2016) and "Latina/o Discourse in Vernacular Spaces: Somos de Una Voz?" (2011).

George Allen O. Villanuevaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Equity Advocacy
• Communication Infrastructure
• Critical Hip Hop Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. George Allen O. Villanueva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the Race & Ethnic Studies Institute and Latinx/o/a & Mexican American Studies programs. His research focuses on how marginalized communities of color navigate structural oppression through communication, media, activism, and expressive culture. His interdisciplinary work integrates critical theories from communication, anthropology, and sociology. Dr. Villanueva holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Southern California and has taught at Loyola University Chicago before joining Texas A&M. Education: B.A. in Black Studies and History (UC Santa Barbara), M.Sc. in Global Media and Communications (London School of Economics), and PhD in Communication (USC Annenberg School). Research Interests : Urban equity advocacy, communication infrastructure, critical hip hop pedagogy, anti-displacement strategies, and engaged scholarship. His methods emphasize participatory and autoethnographic approaches to address systemic inequities in cities. Notable projects include the Chinatown anti-displacement map and walking tour, the Hollywood Community Studio, and the Northeast Los Angeles Riverfront Collaborative. His 2022 book Promoting Urban Social Justice won the 2023 Jane Jacobs Book Award for its contribution to urban communication studies. Community Engagement : Over 20 years of experience in community organizing, urban planning, and social change advocacy, including roles in electoral politics and strategic communication consulting.

Regina Fabryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Philosophy of Mind
• Cognitive Science
• Narrative Practices
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Regina Fabry is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Macquarie University, Australia, affiliated with the School of Humanities Ethics and Agency Research Centre. Previously, she held positions at Ruhr University Bochum (Lecturer, 2018–2021) and Justus Liebig University Giessen (Postdoctoral Researcher, 2016–2018). Her research focuses on situated cognition, affectivity, and the socio-cultural influences on self-narration and grief, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like deathbots. She holds a PhD in Philosophy (summa cum laude) from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2015), awarded the Barbara Wengeler Prize for her work on enculturated predictive processing. Fabry’s research is funded by grants including an ARC DECRA (2021–2024) and explores interdisciplinary themes in AI ethics, cognitive science, and literary studies. **Education**: PhD in Philosophy, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2012–2015) MA in Comparative Literary Studies, Philosophy, and Theatre Studies, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2007–2012) **Research Interests**: Combines empirical cognitive science with feminist theory to study narrative practices, grief, and AI ethics. Current projects include analyzing deathbots’ impact on grief dynamics and the socio-cultural situatedness of self-narration as tools of oppression or resistance. Her work bridges philosophy, psychology, and technology studies. **Articles Trends**: Recent publications address grief in digital contexts (deathbots), narrative ethics (e.g., gaslighting), and cognitive frameworks like predictive processing. Her work frequently intersects with technology’s role in shaping human experiences. **Awards**: Barbara Wengeler Prize 2016 for doctoral dissertation on enculturated cognition. **Teaching & Grants**: Teaches courses on AI ethics, including PHIL8400 (Rights, Responsibilities, and AI). Supervises postgraduate research in philosophy of mind and AI. Leads projects like “Living to tell, telling to live” (2021–present) and co-leads “A lone or lonely life?” (2025–2028) on autism and loneliness. **Labs/Teams**: Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations on grief, narrative theory, and AI ethics, leveraging her background in philosophy, psychology, and literary studies.

Elleke Boehmerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Postcolonial Literature
• World Literature
• Migration Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elleke Boehmer is Professor of World Literature in English at the University of Oxford's Faculty of English, and a Fellow of Wolfson College. She directs the Oxford Centre for Life Writing (OCLW) and holds honorary doctorates from Linnaeus University. Her research bridges postcolonial studies, world literatures, and life-writing, focusing on migration, identity, and sub-Saharan Africa/South Asia. Boehmer pioneered postcolonial literary studies, authoring influential works like *Indian Arrivals* (2015) and *Postcolonial Poetics* (2018). She leads the Accelerate Hub exploring narratives in African adolescent development and co-directs the *Writers Make Worlds* educational resource. Recent projects include *Southern Imagining*, a cultural history of southern hemisphere literatures. Her awards include the ESSE Prize for *Indian Arrivals* and Olive Schreiner Prize for fiction. Boehmer advises on global humanities initiatives, including TORCH and Mellon-funded *Humanities and Identities*. She regularly publishes in journals like *Textual Practice* and collaborates internationally on Dutch/English postcolonial comparisons.

Dulce Wilkinson Westbergمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Personality Psychology
• Identity
• Life Narratives
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dulce Wilkinson Westberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. Her research lies at the intersection of personality, identity, and social structures, with a focus on racially and ethnically diverse populations. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore how systems of power and oppression influence life narratives and psychosocial adjustment. PhD in Social and Personality Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2022) BS in Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2017) Dr. Westberg's research centers on life narratives as internal constructions of identity, examining how race, ethnicity, gender, and social class shape personal meaning-making. She investigates how marginalized individuals navigate structural barriers and how such experiences influence personality development. Her work emphasizes intersectionality and the cultural contexts of identity formation. Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong focus on narrative identity, ethnic-racial life scripts, identity shifting, and the integration of intersectionality into personality psychology. These works span journals in personality, developmental, and social psychology, highlighting interdisciplinary engagement and methodological diversity. Association for Research in Personality (ARP) – Programming Committee Member (2023) Association for Research in Personality (ARP) – Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member (2020–present) Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) – Member International Society for Research on Identity (ISRI) – Member Society for Research on Child Development (SRCD) – Member Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA) – Member Dr. Westberg is actively mentoring and building her research program. She is recruiting undergraduate students for qualitative data analysis and accepting applications from prospective graduate students for the 2024–2025 cycle. While no specific grants are mentioned, her active publication record and lab recruitment suggest ongoing research funding and academic momentum. She leads a research lab focused on narrative and identity processes in diverse young adults.