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Elisa Melendez (Women’s Studies 2006). In August 2009, Elisa
began doctoral study at FIU in Global and Sociocultural Studies
(sociology track). Her research centers around gender as
performed in video games, specifically rock music games such as
Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Throughout the course of her study,
Elisa hopes to maintain a close relationship with the Women's
Studies Center and earn a graduate certificate in the process.
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Christina Mainville (Psychology/ Women's Studies Cerificate
2010) is in the process of waiting for responses from graduate
schools, where she plans to pursue her Master’s degree in Social
Work. Thus far she has been accepted to Barry University. With her
Master’s degree, Christina plans on becoming a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker where she will work with women, children, and
families who are victims of domestic/family violence and child
abuse.
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Ayesha Quirke (International Relations/ Women’s Studies Certificate
2005) is the Program Director at the Miami Council for International
Visitors and has held that position for over three years. She arranges
cultural and professional itineraries for emerging leaders from around
the world as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor
Leadership Program, a public diplomacy and professional exchange
program. During her time at FIU, she focused her studies on women’s
human rights and the Middle East/Central Asia, and was invited to
present her research on Afghan women’s human rights abuses under the
Taliban in the 2006 War Crimes Symposium at FIU, as well as the
International Studies Association southern conference in Alabama.
CHAUNDRA
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Chaundra Whitehead (MS Adult Education/ WS Graduate certificate,
2010) is continuing her education as a doctoral student in the Adult
Education and Human Resource Development program. Her collegiate
activities include participation in the College of Education Research
Conference and Women’s Studies Student Research Conference, as well as
e‐board positions in Golden Key International Honor Society, WSGSA,
College of Education Graduate Student Network, and Phi Delta Kappa. She
has over 10 years teaching experience in literacy, vocational and
corrections education. Her research interests are women, adult education
advocacy, adult basic education and the working poor. She is currently a
graduate assistant in the College of Education, as the Managing Editor for
New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development.
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