University at Buffalo (UB)
Faculty Profile
Jared Strohl
Teaching Assistant Professor
Sociology
jaredstr@buffalo.edu
716-645-2797
Education:
- PhD, Sociology, Universty at Buffalo, 2020
Professional experience:
- Diversity Project Coordinator, Higher Education—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University at Buffalo
- Facilitator, Food and Racial Justice, Food for the Spirit
- Program Manager, Non-Profit, NeighborWorks Rochester
What mentoring means to me:
I would not have made it through my graduate program if not for a few important mentors that helped me understand the expectations of academia, taught me the nuance of specific theoretical perspectives and helped me navigate the world of higher-ed administration that I now work in. As someone who is multiracial, I think it is also really important to have access to BIPOC mentors, particularly in a predominantly white institution. My academic path has also led me to social justice initiatives in the city of Buffalo, particularly focused on racial justice and food/ecological justice, and I would hope to provide mentorship about this field also since I never had guidance in the area of social justice as a graduate student.
Topics I am willing to discuss with students:
Academic Culture
- Considering a non-academic path after grad school.
- Decoding and demystifying academic culture and norms.
- Taking a non-traditional path to grad school.
- Uncertainty about staying in grad school.
Other Topics
- Would love to talk to students interested in social justice, especially racial justice as well as food/ecological justice
Personal Experiences
- Caregiving for children.
- Experiences related to racial, ethnic, cultural and/or religious minority status.