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.