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IN MEMORIAM

Dorothy Holland was Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at UNC-Chapel Hill. Her publications, including several books, edited volumes and articles, theorized a social practice approach to identity, and focus on social movements, activism and local democracy. She was co-founder of the Center for Integrating Research and Action (CIRA) at UNC, and co-founder and Director of the Graduate Certificate in Participatory Research. Professor Holland passed away in April of 2019. This site is dedicated to her invaluable contributions to the University, the Certificate, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Headshot of GCPR Board Member Dr. Alice Ammerman

Alice Ammerman

Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Headshot of GCPR board member Dr. Geni Eng

Geni Eng

Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Headshot of GCPR board member, GCPR co-director, and and community expert Melvin Jackson

Melvin Jackson

Co-Director of the GCPR & Community Expert
Headshot of GCPR board member Dr. Lauren Leve

Lauren G. Leve

Department of Religious Studies
Headshot of GCPR board member Dr. Alex Lightfoot

Alex Lightfoot

Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Headshot of GCPR board member Patricia McAnany

Patricia A. McAnany

Department of Anthropology
Headshot of GCPR Board Member Dr. Chérie Rivers Ndaliko

Chérie Rivers Ndaliko

Department of Geography
Headshot of GCPR board member and former GCPR director Dr. Pat Parker

Patricia Parker

Department of Communication
Headshot of GCPR board member Dr. Sara Smith

Sara Smith

Department of Geography
Headshot of GCPR Director and board member Dr. Angela Stuesse

Angela Stuesse

Director of the GCPR, Department of Anthropology