Fielding Welcomes Dr. Jennifer N. Bacon to the Human and Organizational Development Faculty

Deeply committed to addressing issues of overrepresentation in special education, racial and gender equity, and writing for social justice and transformation, she participates in a number of professional associations, mentoring organizations, and research work. Dr. Bacon created the course, The Sacred Activism: Antiracism, Social Justice, and Spirituality which examines antiracism and social justice as a spiritual practice and is available to the public.

She has authored numerous articles and book chapters including, “Writing in Solidarity: The Lived Experience of African American Adolescent Girls Writing Poetry,” “Using Culturally and Inclusive Poetry Groups with Diverse Teens,” “Academic Mothering: Black Women Mentors in Higher Education,” and co-authored article, “Examining Teachers’ Beliefs About African American Male Students in a Low-Performing High School in an African American School District.”

Dr. Bacon is the author of Sisters in the Dissertation House: A Dissertation Narrative, which addresses doctoral completion by women of color in underrepresented fields. Her children’s book titled, I Am an Antiracist Superhero! will be released by Bala Kids in September of 2023. Her book, These Black Kids: Culturally Responsive Poetry and The Lived Experience of African American Adolescent Girls will debut with University Professors Press in October of 2023.

When not teaching and writing, she can be found doing yoga, traveling, and exploring the beautiful mountains of Colorado with her husband, daughter, and dog.

Dr. Bacon is thrilled to be joining the Fielding Graduate University community and working with Fielding change agents, organizational leaders, and scholar-practitioners!