Jennifer R. Wies

Jennifer R. Wies is dedicated to facilitating continuous improvement of learning environments and is passionate about teaching anthropology along the way. Previously, Jennifer served as an academic chairperson, academic program director, and as a leader is student affairs. She has successfully supported campus communities to develop and maintain student-centred, equity-focused, and transformative practices to assure learning at the course, program, and organizational levels. Jennifer has worked at two-year and four-year public institutions and at a private, liberal arts-focused University. She is a trained peer-reviewer for multiple federal agencies and credentialing organizations. Jennifer earned a PhD in Anthropology and a Graduate Certificate in Medical Behavioral Sciences from the University of Kentucky. Jennifer is deeply committed to service and leadership. She currently serves as president for the Association of Feminist Anthropology (2017-2021)and Treasurer of the Society for Applied Anthropology (2012-2021). She is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious American Anthropological Association Gender Equity Award.