
A Bit About Us
Dr. Charlotte E. Jacobs and Dr. Katie Clonan-Roy
Although Charlotte and Katie both grew up in Ohio, they did not meet until their graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education (beginning in 2011). Through coursework and common friends, Charlotte and Katie began to discuss their research interests. Charlotte was conducting research with Black girls in independent schools, and Katie with Latinx girls in public schools. As they were reviewing academic literature, they felt frustrated with the lack of emphasis on the developmental and academic experiences of girls of color. In order to address this issue, they worked with their advisor, Mike Nakkula, to create a model of positive youth development specific to girls of color. This realization, frustration, and the project that it produced, sprouted a friendship and academic partnership that would flourish over the years. While Charlotte is still at the University of Pennsylvania and Katie is now at Cleveland State University, they continue to collaborate on research projects, course development, and community presentations. At the center of all of their work is a deep care for gender equity and intersectional social justice.
Meet the Team
EnGenderED Associates are researchers, and practitioners, from across the U.S., whose work focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in K-12 education, higher education, and organizational contexts. Our Associates support the EnGenderED Research Collaborative in conducting research, engaging in program development, and developing and facilitating practitioner trainings. Get to know the team below!


Michael Kokozos
He/Him/His
Associate Director of Teaching,
Learning, & Historical Foundations,
Independent School Teaching Residency Program
University of Pennsylvania

Clarice Bailey
They/Them
Principal
Bailey Associates
Affiliate Faculty
Saint Joseph's University, Masters in Organization Development and Leadership

Rhiannon Maton
She/Her/Hers
Assistant Professor
State University of New York College at Cortland

Kelsey M. Jones
She/Her/Hers
Distinguished Visiting Professor of Education
Williams College
Assistant Professor of Human Development
California State University, San Marcos

Heather Hill
She/Her/Hers
Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology
Cleveland State University



Andres Castro Samayoa
He/Him/His
Assistant Professor
Lynch School of Education and Human Development
Boston College


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