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Michelle Kells
Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chicana & Chicano Studies

Professor Michelle Hall Kells is the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chicana & Chicano Studies. Her academic background aligns in the field of Rhetorical studies with Chicana and Chicano Studies through the academic fields of Rhetoric, Literacy Studies, and Linguistics. You can read more about her experiences here! Click to find out more!

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Benjamin A. Jones
Associate Professor of Economics

Dr. Benjamin A. Jones is an Associate Professor of Economics at UNM. He has a Ph.D. in Economics from UNM and a BA in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. He is an applied microeconomist by training. You can read more about his experiences here! Click to find out more!

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Melinda Morgan
Director of Sustainability Studies Program

Melinda Morgan is a professor in Geography and Environmental Studies, Director of the Sustainability Studies Program and the W.K. Kellogg Chair in Sustainable Environmental & Food Systems. Involved in many research studies and the co-author of many books, you can read more about her experiences here! Click to find out more!

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Andreas Hernandez
Lecturer III Sustainability Studies

Dr. Andreas Hernandez joined the Sustainability Studies Program in the summer of 2021. With a background in both teaching and film making, Andreas brings a refreshing and creative outlook to the department! Read more about Andreas's background and how he got started as an educator.

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Jessica Rowland
Senior Lecturer II

Recipient of the College of Arts and Science Teaching Excellence Award, Jessica Rowland is the senior Faculty member of Sustainability Studies, having been a part of the program since 2009. You can learn more about Jessica’s worldly experiences and details on how she made her way to UNM on her extended faculty highlight here!