Andi Renea
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| Industry | Technology |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Director of Product Development / EdTech |
| Location | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Introduction | In '07, I graduated from UMC with a B.A. in Interdisc. Studies with diverse emphasis areas in Women’s and Gender Studies, Art/Art History, and Sociology, though I dedicate myself to queer studies. I extend this focus in my leadership work on topics of gender socialization, queer community building, and social justice. My enthusiasm for feminist thought and knowledge forms the basis of my leadership ethic and activist approach. In '09, I graduated from ASU, having completed my two-year contract with Teach for America, with an M.A. in Elementary Education. I joined TFA in an effort to take a stand against one of America’s most pressing problems, educational inequality. My path toward TFA was strongly rooted in my social justice background. Today, I strive to bridge the gap between feminist theory and practice. I highly value academic scholarship, but only as the first step. I believe scholarship does not truly live until such ideas are effectively communicated to others. Often, this involves transforming the message in ways that are attainable to a more general audience. My methods for achieving this goal usually surround consciousness raising art, discussion and performance. |
| Interests | Feminism, Queer History/Theory, Politics, Art and Design, Social Justice, Gender Socialization, Movies, Weekends, Collecting Journals |
| Favorite Movies | Some of my favorites are: Rent, Angels in America, Broken Hearts Club, Run Lola Run, The Life of David Gale, Lost and Delirious, Boys Don't Cry, DEBS, Girl Play, Calamity Jane, Kevin Smith Films, Role Models, Stick It, My Date With Drew, Kinky Boots... |
| Favorite Music | In no particular order: Kate Nash, Katy Perry, Jordin Sparks, Colbie Caillat, Ani Difranco, TLC, Erin McCarley, Fionna Apple, Feist, Regina Spektor, Imogen Heap, Black Eyed Peas, Lady GaGa, KT Tunstall, Rilo Kiley, Sara Barielles, Luis Fonsi, Bruno Mars, Nikka Costa, Joss Stone, Dixie Chix, Jay Brannan, Alix Olson, Alanis Morissete, Dashboard Confessionals, Sia, Melissa Etheridge... |
| Favorite Books | Twilight Series - Stephenie Meyer, 1984 - George Orwell, The Left Hand of Darkness - Ursula K. Le Guin, Ms. Lora's Story - Steven Farr, The Color Purple - Alice Walker, The Perks of Being a Wallflower - David Chbosky, The End of Print - David Carson, Native Wisdom: Perceptions of the Natural Way - Ed McGaa, Eagle Man, Edward the Dyke and Other Poems - Judy Grahn, Lesbian Art in America - Harmony Hammond, Queer Theory-Gender Theory - Riki Ann Wilchins... |