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Jason James

Associate Professor of Sociology and AnthropologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Jason James' research comes out of a fascination and dismay at the power of collective identities with nations, ethnic groups, and "races."

Lisa Loutzenheiser

Associate Professor, Curriculum and PedagogyUniversity of British Columbia

Lisa Loutzenheiser's research is focused on the educational experiences of marginalized youth.

Melissa Powell-Williams, PhD

Professor of SociologyAugusta University

Dr. Powell-Williams' research interests include domestic violence victim advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Daniel Smith-Christopher

Professor of Theological StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Jessica Millward

Associate Professor of History and African American StudiesUC Irvine

Her research focuses on comparative slavery and emancipation, African American history, gender and the law.

Laura Mauldin, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Laura Mauldin is a sociologist focused on health and illness; caregiving; and disability, Deaf, and science and technology studies.

Wesley Longhofer

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Senior Director, Center for Faculty Development and Excellence; Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty AffairsEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Rick Eckstein, PhD

Professor of Sociology | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Rick Eckstein, PhD, is an expert on mental health in college athletics, sports and society, stadium financing and labor and unions.

Kelly Welch, PhD

Professor of Sociology and Criminology; Program Director, Criminology | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Kelly Welch, PhD, is an expert on racial and ethnic profiling, racial disparities in school discipline and public punitiveness toward crime.

Jonathan M. Metzl

Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Medicine, Health, and SocietyVanderbilt University

World-renowned expert on gun violence and mental illness, white identity politics and race and health.