Staff
Dr. Christine JamesCoordinator of Women and Gender StudiesProfessor, Philosophy and Religious Studies 229-249-4842 |
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Charity LumpkinAdministrative Assistant 229-249-4842 Office: Nevins Hall Room 1107 |
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Dr. Felicia HilsonAdjunct Professor 229-249-4842
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Kendrick G. Dyer M.S.WAdjunct Professor 229-249-4842 Kendrick Dyer received his undergraduate degree in Sociology with minors in African American Studies and Spanish from Valdosta State University. Then, he obtained his Master of Social Work from Valdosta State University. Mr. Dyer has been an adjunct professor within the African American Studies program since 2008 and an adjunct professor with the Master of Social Work program since 2012. He is also a Licensed Minister and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia. Mr. Dyer has worked for Moody Air Force Base since 2012 as a Family Advocacy Program Treatment Manager, is married with two sons, loves to travel and takes cruises with family, and is currently working towards his doctorate in education: Community Care and Counseling-Traumatology from Liberty University. He has been an African American Male Initiative mentor since 2019. |
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LaShayla Dyer M.S.WAdjunct Professor 229-249-4842 LaShayla Dyer is a native of Albany, GA. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Valdosta State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 21 years of social work experience to include Case Management, Child Welfare, Child Welfare Policy, Foster Care, Children and Family Services, Juvenile Justice, Medical Social Work, Hospice and Palliative Care, Private Practice, Special Needs Coordination and Clinical Social Work in the Military setting. Professor Dyer is married with two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, writing, and traveling. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in theology. |
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Adeerya Johnson M.A.Adjunct Professor 229-249-4842 Adeerya Johnson is from Atlanta, Ga. She received a bachelor’s in Psychology from Spelman College and a masters in African American Studies at Georgia State University. She is currently a Ph.D. student at the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at the University of British Columbia. Adeerya’s research interests include hip-hop feminism, southern hip-hop cultures, Black popular culture, critical race theory, and gentrification. Her current research aims to offer contemporary perspectives of hip-hop feminism located in the south by exploring Black women’s identity and the politics of southern hip-hop dance in the American south through “Dirty South Feminism”. The theoretical work of Dirty South Feminism explores various forms of representation of Black women and girls from the south who are invested in southern hip-hop culture through a sociocultural lens that can be contributed to nuanced perceptions and performances of Black sexuality, identity, Black girl play and dance. |
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Dr. A. J. RamirezLecturer of Sociology 229-333-5493 Nevins Hall 1021 Dr. Ramirez’s academic interest include sexism, gender discrimination, racism, LGBT issues, education reform by incorporating systemic approaches, and the sociology of education. She teaches Race, Class, & Gender, Introduction to Social Problems, Introduction to Sociology, Medical Sociology, Global Feminism, Queer Theory, Feminist Theory, and LGBT Studies. Dr. Ramirez earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from the University of North Georgia, her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Sociology from Valdosta State University. Her current scholastic focus looks at sexual assaults on college campuses and the implementation of feminist theory to facilitate a meaningful change in University system structure. Dr. Ramirez also practices as a Professional Counselor in Valdosta, Georgia. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers |
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Women's and Gender Studies
- Women's & Gender Studies Coordinator:Dr. A.J. Ramirez 1202 Ashley Hall Valdosta, Georgia 31698
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.249.4842
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm
Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm