Work with thought leaders and academic experts in race

Companies can benefit from working with academic researchers in the field of race in several ways. Firstly, they can enhance their diversity and inclusion efforts by gaining a deeper understanding of racial dynamics and promoting a more inclusive workplace. Secondly, these researchers can provide valuable insights into multicultural markets, helping companies develop effective marketing strategies. Additionally, collaborating with race experts can help companies address racial disparities within their organizations and develop strategies to promote equality and social justice. By leveraging the expertise of race researchers, companies can foster a more inclusive and equitable environment while also gaining a competitive edge in today's diverse marketplace.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in race include Marybeth Gasman, Secil E. Ertorer, Ph.D., Tomas Jimenez, Ariel Kalil, Dr. Angela Jones, Emily Owens, and Balmurli Natrajan.

Marybeth Gasman

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, United States of America
23 Years Experience
Expert on race and class in the United States, with particular expertise related to Minority Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Philanthropy, and Faculty Hiring
Education

St. Norbert College

B.A., Political Science / May, 1990

De Pere, Wisconsin, United States of America

Indiana University

Masters, Higher Education / May, 1992

Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America

Indiana University

Ph.d., Higher Education, student affairs, law, and history / May, 2000

Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
Experience

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair & Distinguished University Professor / September, 2019 — Present

Faculty member, Institute/Center Executive Director, Associate Dean for Research

University of Pennsylvania

Judy & Howard Berkowitz Chair in Educaiton / February, 2017 — August, 2019

Conduct research, teach, Director National Center

University of Pennsylvania

Professor / July, 2011 — February, 2017

Research, teaching, Director national center

Most Relevant Research Expertise
race
Other Research Expertise (6)
leadership
fundraising
philanthropy
Education
History
And 1 more
About
Marybeth Gasman is the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education, a Distinguished Professor, and the Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity & Justice and the Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Marybeth is the Chair of the Rutgers University, New Brunswick Faculty Council. Prior to joining the faculty at Rutgers, Marybeth was the Judy & Howard Berkowitz Endowed Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Her areas of expertise include the history of American higher education, Minority Serving Institutions (with an emphasis on Historically Black Colleges and Universities), racism and diversity, fundraising and philanthropy, and higher education leadership. She is the author or editor of 33 books, including *Educating a Diverse Nation*(Harvard University Press, 2015 with Clif Conrad), *Envisioning Black Colleges* (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007), *Making Black Scientists* (Harvard University Press, 2019 with Thai-Huy Nguyen), and her most recent book *Doing the Right Thing: How to End Systemic Racism in Faculty Hiring* (Princeton University, 2022). Marybeth has written over 250 peer-reviewed articles, scholarly essays, and book chapters. She has penned over 450 opinion articles for the nation’s newspapers and magazines and is ranked by *Education Week* as one of the most influential education scholars in the nation. Marybeth has raised over $23 million in grant funding to support her research and that of her students, mentees, and MSI partners. She has served on the board of trustees of The College Board as well as historically Black colleges – Paul Quinn College, Morris Brown College, and St. Augustine College. She considers her proudest accomplishment to be receiving the University of Pennsylvania’s Provost Award for Distinguished Ph.D. Teaching and Mentoring.

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Secil E. Ertorer, Ph.D.

Buffalo, NY, New York, United States of America
12 Years Experience
Associate Professor of Sociology, Canisius University
Education

University of Western Ontario

Ph.D., Sociology, Identity, Race/Ethnicity, International Migration. / January, 2012

London, Ontario, Canada

Hacettepe University

Masters of Art / June, 2004

Ankara

Hacettepe University

B.A. / June, 1998

Ankara
Experience

Canisius University

Chair, Associate Prof. / August, 2021 — Present

Ongoing Projects: Xenophobia and Racism in the Covid-19 Era; Development of Xenophobia Scale; Awarded Dr. John Lorch Award, Canisius University, Women and Gender Studies Program.

Assist. Prof. / August, 2017 — August, 2021

York University

Assist. Prof. / July, 2013 — July, 1994

Project: Syrian Refugees and Integration

The University of Western Ontario

Postdoctoral Fellow / January, 2012 — January, 1994

Project: Diversity and Intercultural Competency at the Canadian Workplace. After conducting reserach with medium-big size businesses in Ontario, we prepared a Cultural Competency and Diversity training manual for diversity trainers.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Race
Other Research Expertise (7)
Identity
Ethnicity
Diversity and Inclusion
Migration and Settlement
Workplace Integration
And 2 more
About
I am an academic dedicated to exploring the origins of the "us versus them" division in human behavior, with a particular focus on the racial divide. My latest book, "*Racism and Identity in a Xenophobic World,*" offers an in-depth analysis of "why we perceive others the way we do," examining both internal cognitive processes and external societal influences that shape our understanding of the "other." Moreover, it elaborates on the negative effects of racism on the identity and psychological well-being of individuals and proposes strategies to counteract these issues. My scholarly work encompasses publications on racism, xenophobia, identity, cultural diversity, and the integration and inclusion of immigrants and refugees. In addition to my role as department chair and Associate Professor at Canisius University in Buffalo, NY, I also serve as a consultant and speaker, designing educational programs and delivering impactful presentations on diversity, equity, and inclusion for organizations and communities beyond academia to foster meaningful change. I hold a PhD in Sociology with a specialization in Social Psychology and Ethnic Studies. After earning my doctorate from the University of Western Ontario in 2012, I expanded my interdisciplinary expertise as a postdoctoral fellow, blending psychological, sociological, and educational perspectives to develop manuals for cultural competency and diversity training programs. My work is fueled by a deep passion for promoting understanding and acceptance of diverse identities and cultures, as reflected in my community-focused research, teaching, and the recognition I have received through various awards.

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Tomas Jimenez

19 Years Experience
Professor of Sociology, Stanford University
Education

Harvard University

PhD, Sociology / March, 2005

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Harvard University

A.M., sociology / June, 2001

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Santa Clara University

B.S., sociology / June, 1998

Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Experience

Stanford University Stanford Humanities Center

Professor / July, 2019 — Present

Stanford University

Associate Professor / July, 2014 — June, 2019

Assistant Professor / July, 2008 — June, 2014

University of California San Diego

Assistant Professor / July, 2005 — June, 2008

Research Expertise (2)
assimilation
Latinas/os
About
Tomas Jimenez is a sociologist and professor at Stanford University, specializing in identity, immigration and race/ethnicity. He received his PhD in Sociology from Harvard University in 2005, and also holds an A.M. in sociology from Harvard University and a B.S. in sociology from Santa Clara University. He has held academic positions at various universities, including Stanford University, where he is currently a professor at the Stanford Humanities Center. Prior to this, he was an associate professor and assistant professor at Stanford University, as well as an assistant professor at the University of California San Diego. His research focuses on the integration of immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the United States, and how this impacts the dynamics of race and ethnicity. He has published multiple articles and books on this topic and has received numerous awards and honors for his work. He also serves on the editorial board of various academic journals and is a sought-after speaker on issues related to immigration and diversity.

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Ariel Kalil

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
27 Years Experience
University of Chicago Professor and Expert on Childhood Development
Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

PhD, Developmental Psychology / 1996

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

University of Colorado System

MA, Social Psychology / 1993

Boulder, Colorado, United States of America

University of Wisconsin–Madison

BA, Psychology and French Literature / 1991

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Experience

University of Chicago

Daniel Levin Professor in the Harris School of Public Policy Studies and in the College / 2022 — Present

Research Expertise (25)
Sociology and Political Science
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Education
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Life-span and Life-course Studies
And 20 more
About
Ariel D. Kalil is the Daniel Levin Professor of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago. She is a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a research associate at the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan. She is also a faculty member in the Harris School of Public Policy Studies and in the College at the University of Chicago. Kalil's research lies at the intersection of child development and public policy. She is particularly interested in the effect of early childhood interventions on health and economic outcomes in adulthood. Her work has been published in leading social science journals, including the American Economic Review, the Quarterly Journal of Economics, and the Journal of Political Economy. Kalil earned her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor in 1996, her MA in Social Psychology from the University of Colorado System in 1993, and her BA in Psychology and French Literature from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1991.

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Dr. Angela Jones

Angela Jones is an award-winning educator, researcher, and writer.
Education

The New School for Social Research

PhD, Sociology / January, 2010

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

Stony Brook University

Most Relevant Research Expertise
race
Other Research Expertise (5)
sex work
African American protest
gender
sexuality
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
About
Angela Jones is Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Stony Brook University, State University of New York. Jones's research interests include African American political thought and protest, sex work, race, gender, sexuality, feminist theory, Black feminisms, and queer methodologies and theory.   Jones is an award-winning teacher and writer. Jones is a recent winner of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities. Jones is currently working on a mainstream trade monograph under contract with the legacy feminist press Seal Press. It is tentatively entitled Sex Lives: Erotic Power and the Social Life of Sexuality. Jones is the author of *Camming: Money, Power, and Pleasure in the Sex Industry* (NYU Press, 2020) and *African American Civil Rights: Early Activism and the Niagara Movement* (Praeger, 2011). They are a co-editor of Sex Work Today: Erotic Labor in the 21st Century (NYU Press, 2024). Jones is also a co-editor of the three-volume *After Marriage Equality* book series (Routledge, 2018). Jones has also edited two other anthologies: *The Modern African American Political Thought Reader: From David Walker to Barack Obama* (Routledge, 2012), and *A Critical Inquiry into Queer Utopias* (Palgrave, 2013). Jones is the author of *African American Activism and Political Engagement: An Encyclopedia of Empowerment,* published in 2023, and a forthcoming book, *Black Lives Matter: A Reference Handbook* both with Bloomsbury. They are also the author of scholarly articles, which have been published in peer-reviewed journals such as *Social Problems*, *Gender & Society; Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society; Sexualities; Disability Studies Quarterly; Porn Studies;* *International Journal of Gender, Sexuality, and Law;* *Culture, Health, and Sexuality; Sociology Compass; Fat Studies. An Interdisciplinary Journal of Body Weight and Society; Sexuality and Culture; Sociological Focus;* *The Journal of Historical Sociology;* and *Interalia: a Journal of Queer Studies.* Jones also writes for public audiences and has published articles in venues such as *Contexts (digital), The Conversation, the Nevada Independent, Peepshow Magazine, PopMatters*, and *Salon.*

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Emily Owens

5 Years Experience
Professor, Department of Criminology, Law and Society
Education

University of Maryland, College Park

PhD, Economics / 2007

College Park, Maryland, United States of America

University of Maryland, College Park

MA, Economics / 2005

College Park, Maryland, United States of America

Brown University

BS, Applied Math and Economics / 2002

Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
Experience

University of California Irvine

Professor, Department of Criminology, Law and Society / 2018 — Present

Professor, Department of Economics / 2018 — Present

Research Expertise (34)
Economics and Econometrics
Finance
Law
Urban Studies
Public Administration
And 29 more
About
Emily Owens is an economist and professor at the University of California, Irvine. She earned her PhD in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2007, and her MA in Economics from the university in 2005. She holds a BS in Applied Math and Economics from Brown University, which she obtained in 2002. At UC Irvine, Emily is a professor in the Department of Criminology, Law, and Society as well as the Department of Economics. She is an expert in the fields of public policy, urban economics, and law and economics. She has also conducted research on topics such as the effects of increased policing on crime and the impact of school vouchers on educational outcomes. She has published articles in academic journals such as the Journal of Urban Economics and the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management.

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Balmurli Natrajan

Professor of Anthropology
Education

The University of Iowa

PhD, Anthropology

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Southern Polytechnic State University

M.S., Computer Science / May, 2000

Marietta, Georgia, United States of America

The University of Iowa

PhD, Anthropology

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Experience

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Professor of Anthropology, Dept of Community and Social Justice Studies

Professor of Anthropology

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Race
Other Research Expertise (13)
Caste
Cultural Theory
Development
Anthropology
Cultural Studies
And 8 more

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Example race projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on race?

Diversity and Inclusion Training

An academic researcher in race can develop and deliver diversity and inclusion training programs tailored to the specific needs of the company. These programs can help employees understand and navigate issues related to race, promoting a more inclusive and respectful work environment.

Market Research on Multicultural Consumers

A race expert can conduct market research to identify the preferences, needs, and behaviors of multicultural consumers. This research can help companies develop targeted marketing strategies to effectively reach and engage diverse customer segments.

Policy Development for Racial Equality

Collaborating with a race researcher can assist companies in developing policies and practices that promote racial equality within the organization. This includes implementing fair hiring practices, addressing unconscious bias, and creating inclusive workplace policies.

Cultural Competence Training

Academic researchers in race can provide cultural competence training to employees, helping them develop the knowledge and skills to interact effectively with individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. This training can improve communication, teamwork, and customer service.

Research on Racial Disparities

Companies can collaborate with race researchers to conduct research on racial disparities in various areas such as healthcare, education, or criminal justice. The findings can inform companies' strategies to address these disparities and contribute to social change.