Yvette Marie Alex-Assensoh Bio
University of Oregon
Dr. Yvette Marie Alex-Assensoh is Professor of Political Science and Vice President for Equity and Inclusion at the University of Oregon. She is a member of the Indiana and Oregon Bar Associations, and an ICF Certified Coach. Over the last twenty-five years, Dr. Alex-Assensoh has devoted her career to serving people, inspiring equity and shaping university environments that nurture meaningful teaching, research, learning and engagement. She is the author/co-author of seven books and edited volumes, scores of refereed journal articles, essays and book chapters. Her latest book, The SOULS of Black Faculty and Staff in the Academy: Principles for Transformation and Retention offers a framework for renewing and transforming the Academy into a more humane and impactful institution. She and her husband are the parents of two adult sons. Yvette is a native of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, and enjoys cooking, reading and playing piano.
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