Shannon Hutcheson is a current doctoral student in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education at Â鶹AV and works as a Research Assistant for Arts Against Postracialism. Prior to her studies at Â鶹AV, she was a university educator in Lyon, France, and worked with first generation university students and marginalized youth in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
At Â鶹AV, she is currently involved in initiatives to improve the experiences of international students in higher education. Shannon also conducts research with another SSHRC-funded grant, Define the Line, which addresses rape culture in university contexts. Shannon cares deeply about addressing social issues, inequality, and accessibility in education, as reflected in her professional and academic career. Shannon is excited to be contributing to this meaningful initiative through her project coordinator work for Arts Against Postracialism and looks forward to the awareness this project will create.Â
