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Host/Show Creator: Dr. Jasmin M. Goodman
Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Maryann Kwakwa

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About Our Guest:
dr. monique inez liston is the Founder, Chief Strategist and Joyful Militant at
UBUNTU Research and Evaluation. UBUNTU Research and Evaluation was
founded by dr. monique liston as a space to hold her dissertation research
findings while protecting Black women’s intellectual thought, leadership
and vision. UBUNTU is a Bantu term that loosely translates into English, “I
am because we are.” UBUNTU was chosen because it is a word that
represents the core principle of UBUNTU as an organization while
connecting us as members of the globally displaced African diaspora.
Protecting the dignity of all Black people with Black women and femmes at
the lead is UBUNTU’s priority. UBUNTU was founded on January 1, 2017, Dr.
John Henrik Clarke’s 102nd birthday, intentionally chosen to memorialize
our intellectual genealogy within pan-African consciousness.

She is a Black woman born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is the
daughter of Ursula, granddaughter of Gracie J. and great-granddaughter of
Inez. OKWUI ENWEZOR said "A collective has to be more than an ideal, and
more than communal craft; it has to be a truly social enterprise." UBUNTU
started because monique needed a place to build beloved community not
just income. She seeks teams. She loves collaboration. Building UBUNTU
meant making a Black Collective. Being raised by a conscious-raising Black
mother, educated at Howard University and loved by a family in blood and
spirit in Milwaukee -- a space birthed from monique naturally emanated
into a Black collective. UBUNTU is a space where teams dream, challenge
and build on shared values of transformation for liberation. Where one
thrives, we all thrive. Where one struggles, we all practice radical empathy.
The space is wrapped in joy and resistance. Previous spaces have not
fulfilled this purpose and while UBUNTU is not THE answer - it is the current
iteration of our collective journey towards liberation. UBUNTU provides the
space for emergent strategies to develop and flourish.

She is an experienced facilitator, evaluator and program designer with over
15 years of experience in the fields of leadership, education, and public
health. She is proud alum of Howard University with a BA in Sociology and
the University of Delaware with a Masters in Public Administration. Most
recently, UBUNTU was nominated as Best Place to Work for Social Justice
by Shepherd Express Magazine in 2020 and 2021 and was selected as a
winner for the Milwaukee Business Journal's Diversity in Business Awards in
2022.

Office Hours: Career Pathways for PhDs is dedicated to helping people with doctorates explore careers from academia to industry!

Host/Show Creator: Dr. Jasmin M. Goodman
Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Maryann Kwakwa

Want to share your PhD story? Email hello@jasmingoodman.com

About Our Guest:

Dr. Amber Hamilton earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. During her doctoral studies, she held research internships at Microsoft and IBM before moving into UX Research after graduation. Dr. Hamilton now conducts qualitative UX research to support Pinterest's advertising capabilities.

Office Hours: Career Pathways for PhDs is dedicated to helping people with doctorates explore careers from academia to industry!

Host/Show Creator: Dr. Jasmin M. Goodman
Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Maryann Kwakwa

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Dr. Rolundus Rice tells the story of how he dropped out of high school in Atlanta and his then-girlfriend found out and promptly dropped him. The motivation to get her back changed the trajectory of his life. He subsequently earned a GED before earning a Ph.D. from Auburn University in the discipline of History. It is believed that he was the first GED recipient to earn the terminal degree from Auburn since the school was founded in 1856.

Dr. Rice, who former students referred to as “The Dapper Dean,” returned to Tuskegee last year as Chief Operating Officer. He taught world history here while completing his doctoral studies at Auburn University. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, he joined TU after having served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Prior to the vice presidency, Rice has served as history professor, dean of an undergraduate division and a graduate school. Dr. Rice is an expert on 20th century history, specifically, the Modern Civil Rights Movement. His latest book, Hosea Williams: A Lifetime of Defiance and Protest, was recently published by the University of South Carolina Press.

Dr. Rice is married to the former Dana Lee. They have four children who aspire to be future Golden Tigers: Madison, Marley, Rolundus III, and Remington.

Office Hours: Career Pathways for PhDs is dedicated to helping people with doctorates explore careers from academia to industry!

Host/Show Creator: Dr. Jasmin M. Goodman
Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Maryann Kwakwa

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Biography  
  
I work at the nexus of international development, education, and philanthropy. As a research enthusiast and former educator, I have led education and public health research and monitoring and evaluation projects (M&E) in over 7 countries in Latin America and Africa. I am passionate about improving access to education for all students, especially for adolescents, girls, and vulnerable communities globally.

I am the Senior Advisor for Education and International Grantmaking at Rotary International, partnering with Rotary members from around the world to design and implement high quality basic education and literacy projects.

I have a PhD in Comparative International Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My work draws on anthropology of education, African feminism, and African Studies.

While writing my dissertation, I realize I did not want to pursue a career in the academy. I knew there were many non-academic career opportunities for social science PhDs but was not interested in working in tech or UX research. I’ve learned so much navigating my transition from the academia to the social impact world, and here I share my tips & tricks on how Social Science PhDs can successfully transition from the academia into non-academic careers with non-profits and foundations.

I offer technical expertise in international education , qualitative research methods, gender, and adolescent reproductive health. If you’re interested in discussing consulting opportunities, or PhD careers, please reach out.

Office Hours: Career Pathways for PhDs is dedicated to helping people with doctorates explore careers from academia to industry!

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Dr. Amir M. Sadeh is a former Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame and current Presidential Management Fellow for the Class of 2022, via the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

During his time at Notre Dame, his main field of study was in American Politics, with an emphasis in Latino Politics, Immigration/Migration, and Race and Ethnicity Politics. His additional research interests included State Politics, Civil Rights/Liberties, Constitutional Law, and Islamic Law. His dissertation, "Mobilization and Maria: Demographic Change in Florida and the Future of American Politics" focused on the growing Puerto Rican migrant population in Central Florida, pre- and post-Hurricane Maria, and the impact of this demographic shift on electoral politics in the state during the 2016 and 2018 elections. He is the recipient of Notre Dame’s Joseph L. Gaia Distinguished Fellowship in Latino Studies. Previously, Amir received his B.A. Honoris in Political Science (Honors Degree) and Psychology at Rollins College.

After his time at Notre Dame, he was an adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science & Government at Valencia College. Currently, as a PMF, he works at the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Management Analyst for the Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner. 

#NotreDame

Office Hours: Career Pathways for PhDs is dedicated to helping people with doctorates explore careers from academia to industry!

Host/Show Creator: Dr. Jasmin M. Goodman
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Biography  
  
Dr. Ashley C. Goodwin is from Western New York by way of Lackawanna, NY. She received her Bachelors in Public Communications and Masters in Creative Education from  SUNY Buffalo State College. She earned her doctorate from the University of the Virgin Islands in Creative Leadership for Innovation and Change in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Her research includes innovation, creative problem-solving, teamwork, and diversity equity and inclusion within organizations.  
  
She is a highly collaborative, engaging, and dedicated organizational change leader with 11  years of progressive experience in executive-level leadership in organizational change management and professional development within public, private, non for profit, government, and in higher education institutions. She has presented, consulted, and conducted trainings for a  host of colleges/universities, domestic and abroad, extending to American University in the  Emirates in Dubai, Administrative Staff College of India Hyderabad, India, Creative  Intelligence Scholars in Nigeria, and the University of the Virgin Islands Doctoral candidates.  Notably, her diversity experience has also reached the Department of Defense US Airforce  Washington D.C.  
  
Ashley is truly a pioneer in her field; she is a recent recipient of the United States Congressional  Woman of Impact Award for the city of Lackawanna, New York, and a first-generation collegiate scholar who deems it an honor to be the first woman in the world to earn a doctorate in her field. Buffalo State's Goodwin Earns First-of-Its-Kind Doctoral Degree | McNair Scholars  Program | SUNY Buffalo State University 
  
She loves to travel the world, paint, and learn dances from other cultures. She resides in Buffalo,  NY, with her husband and daughter and loves to cook dishes from around the world for her family and friends. In her new role at Ingram Micro as Lead Advisor for DEI, she leads as a subject matter expert for inclusion and belonging. She stated, “Becoming a part of the Ingram  Micro team is truly an honor to be a part of an initiative to demonstrate advocacy, social responsibility, and the commitment to diversity, equity, and Inclusion. Everyone here has such  awesome things to say about the company and has many years of service here; that speaks  volumes!” Dr. Goodwin is excited to be a part of the legacy of leadership and innovation in the DEI  space at Ingram Micro.

Office Hours: Career Pathways for PhDs is dedicated to helping people with doctorates explore careers from academia to industry!

Host/Show Creator: Dr. Jasmin M. Goodman
Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Maryann Kwakwa

Want to share your PhD story? Email hello@jasmingoodman.com

About Our Guest:

Dr. Trevon Swain recently joined the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) in May 2021 as a scientific reviewer. In this position, Dr. Swain is responsible for performing scientific reviews, evaluating tobacco products, and marketing applications to protect public health.

Before joining CTP, he worked as a chemist at FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) for over a decade. His veterinary research activities focus on determining biomarkers of inflammation that can be used by pharmaceutical companies to develop therapeutics to control inflammation in food-producing animals. 

Dr. Swain holds a BSc. in Chemistry from Hampton University and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland, College Park.
 

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Office Hours: Career Pathways for PhDs is dedicated to helping people with doctorates explore careers from academia to industry!

Host/Show Creator: Dr. Jasmin M. Goodman
Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Maryann Kwakwa

Want to share your PhD story? Email hello@jasmingoodman.com

About Our Guest:

Dr. Makeda Turner is the owner of Essence 4 Success Consulting, LLC an educational consulting firm that provides academic coaching and support to professional women pursuing an advanced degree. She has 20 years of experience in higher education, working in various capacities including admissions, academic advising, and first-year instruction. Dr. Turner is a proud alumnus of Eastern Michigan University, having earned a doctorate of philosophy - educational leadership, a master of art - educational leadership & student affairs, and a bachelor of business administration - marketing. Learn how to work with Dr. Turner here: https://www.essence4success.com/