Chelesea Lewellen

Chelesea Lewellen is a PhD student in Educational Administration and Higher Education at Southern Illinois University. Her research interests focuses on Black Feminist Thought, Critical Race Theory, and Intersectionality. Chelesea is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and engagement. She deeply believes in the value of student-centered education, continued education and collaboration, and the transformative power of mentoring.

Publications

Learning to Be Leaders: Case Study of Novice Black Women Executive Directors of Small Nonprofit Organizations
Learning to Be Leaders: Case Study of Novice Black Women Executive Directors of Small Nonprofit Organizations
Anne Namatsi Lutomia, Chelesea Lewellen, Jeremy W. Bohonos. © 2023. 22 pages.
In the United States, nonprofit organizations exist in varying sectors of society. These nonprofits are headed by leaders who play an important role in combating social justice...
Re-Complicating Intersectionality Considering Differences in Language and Personality Type When Considering Strategies for African American Women's Career Development
Re-Complicating Intersectionality Considering Differences in Language and Personality Type When Considering Strategies for African American Women's Career Development
Chelesea Lewellen, Jeremy W. Bohonos, Eboni W. Henderson, Gliset Colón. © 2021. 26 pages.
The purpose of this chapter is to use mini case studies as a method to explore how diversity in race and gender can affect the work-lives and career trajectories of African...
Re-Complicating Intersectionality Considering Differences in Language and Personality Type When Considering Strategies for African American Women's Career Development
Re-Complicating Intersectionality Considering Differences in Language and Personality Type When Considering Strategies for African American Women's Career Development
Chelesea Lewellen, Jeremy W. Bohonos, Eboni W. Henderson, Gliset Colón. © 2021. 20 pages.
The purpose of this chapter is to use mini case studies as a method to explore how diversity in race and gender can affect the work-lives and career trajectories of African...