Cultural Studies PhD Alumni Highlight
Adrienne Benally
PhD 2019
Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Southern Maine
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Swarthmore College
Bio
Adrienne Benally is Navajo and a tribal member of the Navajo Nation. She recently finished a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Southern Maine. In fall 2021, she begins a position as assistant professor in environmental studies at Swarthmore College. Adrienne received her PhD in Cultural Studies from CGU in 2019. Her research and teaching focus on Indigenous Peoples and environmental issues from a complex intersection of political history, discourse, economics, and culture. Drawing on her cultural background and identity, she is committed to social, economic, and environmental justice.
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PhD 2020
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Hillary Kirkham
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Adjunct Professor
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Danae Hart
PhD 2020
MINT Program Coordinator
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Diana Labisch
PhD 2019
Western Regional Director
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Adrienne Benally
PhD 2019
Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Southern Maine
Shayda Kafai
PhD 2014
Assistant Professor
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Michael Petitti
PhD 2014
Assistant Professor (Teaching)
University of Southern California
Kevin Kane
PhD 2012
Director, Visual and Performing Arts Education Program
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Andrew Harrington
PhD 2012
Adjunct Instructor
Irvine Valley College
Theresa Larkin
MA, PhD 2011
Special Assistant to the Dean
San Diego State University
Dr. Ruth Shamir Popkin
PhD 2010
Attorney at Law
Law Offices of Popkin, Shamir & Golan
Patricia Grizzle Hulling
PhD 2004
Retired
Formerly at California State University Northridge