Laura J. Yakas
LEO Lecturer I
Dr. Laura Yakas completed her PhD in anthropology and social work here at the University of Michigan in 2018. Her passion is disability justice (especially the Mad Pride and neurodiversity movements) and its connection to other forms of anti-oppression like intersectional feminism, antiracism and decolonization. She is committed to trauma-informed pedagogy, and loves to facilitate healing courses about social justice and oppression. She also enjoys performing radical musical comedy – because making fun of the world can help to change it!
Contact Information
| Phone | Room | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (734) 764-5340 | lyakas@umich.edu | 3738 SSWB | University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 S. University Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
Education
| Year | Degree | School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PhD | Social Work & Anthropology | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
| 2016 | MSW | Interpersonal Practice/Mental Health | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
| 2015 | MA | Anthropology | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
| 2010 | BA | Kenyon College |