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Section: Awards/Honors > Emerging Scholars > 2024

A Fight Against Misinformation - Taifha Natalee Alexande

Taifha Natalee Alexander lives her life by the guiding thought: would this make my mother, my husband, my sisters proud?

February 8, 2024

Taifha Natalee Alexander

Using the Law to Help Shape Public Policy - Jamelia N. Morgan

By the time she turned 9 years old, Jamelia N. Morgan was certain that she wanted to be a lawyer. As a child, there were no shortages of Black lawyers within her reach.

February 7, 2024

Jamelia N Morgan

Work That Makes You Smile - Dr. Terah 'TJ' Stewart

Dr. Terah “TJ” Stewart is no stranger to studying marginalized populations.

February 6, 2024

Terah Tj Stewart

An Activist-Scholar - Dr. Lori Kido Lopez

For as long as she can remember, Dr. Lori Kido Lopez has been passionate about media and Asian American social justice.

February 5, 2024

Dr Lori Kido Lopez

Looking Back to See Forward - Dr. Nic John Ramos

History speaks loudly through Dr. Nic John Ramos, whose research on the histories of minoritized communities aims to amplify their oft-marginalized voices.

February 2, 2024

Dr Nic John Ramos

A Culturally Responsive Counselor - Dr. Renae D. Mayes

Dr. Renae D. Mayes has excelled as a scholar and researcher to the extent that she has published over 44 peer-reviewed articles and 18 book chapters.

February 1, 2024

Dr Renae D Mayes

A Persevering Spirit - Dr. Albee Mendoza

Dr. Albee Mendoza’s parents wanted her to go into medicine, study biology and chemistry, and ultimately become a doctor or nurse. She decided to respect their wishes but do so with a twist by going into psychology instead.

January 31, 2024

Dr Albee Mendoza

Scholar Who Creates Inclusive Spaces - Dr. Melva Treviño Peña

Human interaction is at the center of Dr. Melva Treviño Peña’s work. At The University of Rhode Island’s (URI) Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, much of Treviño Peña’s scholarship involves listening to and studying people.

January 30, 2024

Dr Melva Treviño Peña

Futuristic Scholar Looks to Change the World - Dr. Alexandrina Agloro

Dr. Alexandrina Agloro says her goal is to impart skills that allow communities to be their own advocates in a world not designed to hear them.

January 28, 2024

Dr Alexandrina Agloro

Examining Educational Equity in Leadership - Dr. Jorge Burmicky

For Dr. Jorge Burmicky, an assistant professor of Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies at Howard University, his time in doctoral studies was transformative to his career in higher education.

January 26, 2024

Dr Jorge Burmicky

Dismantling Global Injustices - Dr. Brendan Skip Mark

Dr. Brendan Skip Mark has been focused on trying to understand what it would take to eradicate worldwide poverty and some of the other social ills that impact society.

January 25, 2024

Dr Brendan Skip Mark

Creating Safe Spaces for Black Students - Dr. Lauren Mims

For Dr. Lauren Christine Mims, few challenges are more important in public education than creating spaces for Black students to flourish and thrive.

January 24, 2024

Dr Lauren Christine Mims

Pursuing Life’s Passion - Dahlia Nduom

When it comes to the study of architecture, often the subject is presented through a Eurocentric lens. But Dahlia Nduom, an assistant professor in the department of architecture at Howard University, is on a mission to change that.

January 22, 2024

Making Math More Equitable - Dr. Luis Leyva

Using an interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Luis Leyva’s research explores how interlocking systems of power, including racism and cisheteropatriarchy, impact classroom teaching and student support in undergraduate mathematics and STEM higher education.

January 22, 2024

Dr Luis Antonio Leyva

An Equity and Access Champion - Dr. Mary Dueñas

At age 32, Dr. Mary Dueñas has a clear goal. She would like to see underrepresented and marginalized students thrive and succeed in higher education.

January 19, 2024

Dr Mary Dueñas