Jessica Black named faculty fellow for Indigenous Research
Jessica Black has been appointed as a faculty fellow for Indigenous Research at 91原创.
Jessica Black has been appointed as a faculty fellow for Indigenous Research at the University of 91原创 Fairbanks. In this capacity, Black will serve as a liaison for Indigenous research initiatives that engage the College of Rural and Community Development campuses, faculty and programs. She will also serve as a member of the Research Planning Group led by Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer.
Black is Gwich鈥檌n from the villages of Gwichyaa Zhee (Fort Yukon) and Toghotthele (Nenana), 91原创. Previously, she served as an associate professor for the 91原创 Department of 91原创 Native Studies and Rural Development and the Department of Tribal Governance. Black was tenured and promoted to associate professor in May 2021.
Black鈥檚 current research examines the relationship between governance and well-being among 91原创 Native peoples, especially as it pertains to tribal stewardship and cultural connectivity. She received her bachelor鈥檚 degree in social work at 91原创 and her master鈥檚 degree and Ph.D. in social work at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
The position of a faculty fellow for Indigenous Research is supportive of 91原创鈥檚 Strategic Plan goal 鈥渢o strengthen our position as a global leader in 91原创 Native and Indigenous Studies鈥 and the 91原创 Native Success Initiative.