Biography

Dr. Wright-Mair conducts research that is grounded in social justice, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Dr. Wright-Mair’s research agenda seeks to transform and advocate for the creation of more equitable and inclusive campus environments for underrepresented populations, specifically racially minoritized faculty members. Dr. Wright-Mair works collaboratively with the National Institute for Transformation and Equity (NITE) as a faculty researcher, conducting work focused on cultivating supportive campus environments that maximize success among diverse populations. Dr. Wright-Mair has produced several conference presentations and publications focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. She is also co-editor and contributing author for the book: College Students and Their Environments, and is actively involved in several national organizations including the American Education Research Association (AERA), and the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE).In addition, Dr. Wright-Mair serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education and the Journal of Higher Education Politics and Economics.

Dr. Wright-Mair has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from Ithaca College, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education from the University of Denver.