Directory

Work and/or Research Areas: equity/justice & mental health

As the Project Coordinator for External Relations & Partnerships, Patrick is responsible for executive administrative and project management support for the offices of Constituent relations, Corporate Engagement, and Economic Development.

Urban Sociology, Race/Ethnicity, Sociology of Culture

Ryan’s research focuses on (1) the experiences of minoritized social groups in higher education, with emphasis on identities of disability, sexuality, and gender, as well as intersecting social identities; and, (2) the institutionalization of diversity and equity initiatives within colleges and universities.

Works with Online Academic Credit prospective students and programs. Jen started with UNC Charlotte in March 2021 and enjoys exploring new places in the Queen City! She is currently engaged to her fiancée, Heather. Jen currently serves as the President for James Madison University’s LGBTQ+ Lavender Alumni Chapter.

Daniela is a staff psychologist at CAPS. Her professional passions include equity and social justice issues, multicultural psychology and outreach, Latinx identity, and group therapy. She is a dog mom, loves cooking, talking about Chile, and is a slow learner of indoor and outdoor gardening.

Research/Work Areas: environmental sociology, resource conflicts, water justice, political economy, and transnational social movements, using feminist and anti-colonial research methodologies

Angel is a native Charlottean and an alumna of UNC Charlotte. Currently, she works in Atkins Library as the Business Librarian and an Associate Professor. Her interests include inclusive policies, Black filmmaking, and social entrepreneurship.