The following individuals have been selected to comprise the Class of 2023:
- Mahesh Admankar (University of Massachusetts—Boston)
- Merlene-Patrice Bourdeau-Quispe (University of Minnesota)
- Intae Choi (University of Missouri)
- Timothy Cronin (University of Massachusetts—Boston; Health Care Without Harm)
- Dragana Djukic-Min (University of Texas at Dallas)
- Vernise Estorcien (Florida International University)
- Glenn Ann Geiler (Northeastern University; Brockton Area Transit Authority)
- Robert Hines (University of Georgia)
- Zehra Sahin Ilkorkor (Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs)
- Theodore Johnson (University of Nebraska at Omaha)
- Amidu Kalokoh (Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs)
- Ruthnande Kessa (University of Central Florida)
- Lauren Loyless (University of Texas at Dallas; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
- Shawn Maxwell (University of Nebraska Omaha)
- Jala Morrow (University of Texas at Arlington)
- Ratna Okhai (University of Central Florida)
- Ariel Powell (Florida International University)
- Stephanie Puello (University of Colorado Denver)
- Hang Qi (University of Missouri at Columbia)
- Sawyer Rogers (Syracuse University; University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability)
- Chengwei Wang (Renmin University of China, China; City University of Hong Kong, China)
- Joan Yazze Gallegos (University of New Mexico)
The 2023 Founders’ Fellows will receive a complimentary
2023 Annual Conference
registration, a year-long mentorship with a seasoned practitioner or senior scholar and professional development opportunities throughout their year as a Fellow.