Symposium Unit Presenter

Jesse Zarley

Jesse Zarley

Jesse Zarley is an assistant professor in the history department at St. Joseph’s College where he teaches classes on Latin American, Caribbean, and global history. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. His book manuscript in progress, tentatively…

Katrina Watterson

Katrina Watterson

Katrina Watterson, PhD, is an assistant professor of Spanish at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. She received two BA degrees in broadcast journalism and Spanish from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana., an MA in Spanish and…

Ebony Turner

Ebony Turner

Dr. Ebony Turner is an assistant professor of mathematics and coordinator of programs, evaluations, and grants at Dillard University. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and a Master of Science in…

Sayali Sunil Tandel

Sayali Sunil Tandel

Sayali Sunil Tandel is an international student from India and currently pursuing a master’s degree in computer science at Pace University in New York. She has experience working as a research assistant in undergrad under the guidance of Dr. Rajesh…

David Surrey

David Surrey

David Surrey’s formal training in Anthropology and Sociology has allowed him to investigate a variety of related topics. These topics include Globalization, desegregation, ethnicity , housing, urban history, education, evolution, the Vietnam Era, indigenous cultures, migration/undocumented – all his research…

Alice E. Stephens

Alice E. Stephens

A tenured associate professor of film and television at Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Alice E. Stephens teaches courses in film production, documentary film, screenwriting, and multimedia writing in the mass media arts department. She is an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker…

Rachel Schwartz

Rachel Schwartz

Rachel Schwartz is an associate professor of sociology and coordinator of the Human Relations Program at St. Joseph’s College (SJCNY) in Patchogue, New York. After receiving her Ph.D. from Cornell University, she joined the faculty at SJCNY. Dr. Schwartz’s research…

Rosalie Richards

Rosalie Richards

Dr. Rosalie Richards, nationally recognized leader in undergraduate research, faculty development, inclusive excellence and cultural competence, STEM, and STEM education is the associate provost for faculty development and professor of chemistry and education at Stetson University. Richards joined Stetson from…

Tinaz Pavri

Tinaz Pavri

Tinaz Pavri is the division chair for social science and humanities at Spelman College and founding director of the Asian Studies Program. She is a professor in the department of political science. Her B.A. and Ph.D. in political science is…

Yolanda W. Page

Yolanda W. Page

Under Dr. Page’s leadership, the profile of Dillard University’s academic programs have increased. Recently, biology (ranked 9th) and film (ranked 13th) were named top programs among Study.com’s 2021 Top-Ranked Schools. Intelligent.com’s 2021 ranking for small business management degree programs placed…

Andrea Montgomery

Andrea Montgomery

Dr. Andrea Montgomery has worked at Tougaloo College since 2003 and currently serves as associate professor of music where she teaches courses in music history and music literature; methods courses in music education; research in music, and piano. Previously, she…

Samantha Martinez-Mendoza

Samantha Martinez-Mendoza

Samantha is a first-generation college Magna Cum Laude graduate from Saint Peter’s University. During her undergrad years, she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in gender and sexuality studies and anthropology. Now she is currently attending graduate…

Rosalee Martin

Rosalee Martin

Dr. Rosalee Martin holds an M.S.W. and Ph.D. in sociology. She also has a license in social work. She has earned numerous teaching excellence awards during her forty-eight years at Huston-Tillotson University. Her courses include social work, restorative justice, conflict resolution, victimology, internship,…

Nicole Luongo

Nicole Luongo

Dr. Nicole Luongo is a professor of education and director of distance learning at Saint Peter’s University (SPU) in Jersey City, NJ. Currently, she is teaching a blend of online, hybrid, and face-to-face graduate and undergraduate education courses in the…

James Lawler

James Lawler

Dr. Lawler is the Jefferson Award in Community Service Professor of disability studies and information systems in the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems at Pace University in New York City. Professor Lawler is engaging students in diversity…

Audrey Wolfson Latourette

Audrey Wolfson Latourette

Audrey Wolfson Latourette, J.D., is a cum laude graduate of Temple University School of Law where she was an associate editor of the Temple Law Quarterly. Formerly associated with a large Philadelphia law firm, Latourette is a distinguished professor of…

Beverly Kahn

Beverly Kahn

Beverly Kahn is the recipient of The Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome and Fulbright Scholarships for Italy and Japan. She served as a professor of political science at the University of South Carolina and The Ohio State…

Anthony Joseph

Dr. Anthony Joseph is a Professor and co-chair of computer science at Pace University located in New York City. He conducts research in spectral and time frequency analyses, computational intelligence, innovation and entrepreneurship, and applied pedagogy. Some current applications include compression;…

Eartha Lee Johnson

Eartha Lee Johnson

Dr. Johnson is a tenured associate professor of psychology, co-director of the Center for Teaching Learning and Academic Technology (CTLAT), and the NYU Faculty Resource Network (FRN) liaison officer. She is actively involved in faculty development at Dillard and is…

Dezette C. Johnson

Dezette C. Johnson

Dezette C. Johnson, Ph.D., an associate professor and director of field education in the School of Social Work at Johnson C. Smith University. Dr. Johnson received her undergraduate degree in social work from East Carolina University and a Master of…