Dr. Jennifer Bacon is a Core Associate Professor and Department Chair in Education at Naropa University. Dr. Bacon earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her M.Ed. in Special Education from the University of Virginia. In addition to her experience in education, Dr. Bacon is an interfaith minister who is trained in the use of poetry therapy, spiritual guidance, and yoga.Dr. Bacon is deeply committed to addressing issues of overrepresentation in special education, racial and gender equity, child advocacy, and writing for social justice. She has authored numerous articles related to diversity, inclusivity, and anti-racism including, “Writing in Solidarity: The Lived Experience of African American Adolescent Girls Writing Poetry,” “Using Culturally and Inclusive Poetry Groups with Diverse Teens,” and “Examining Teachers’ Beliefs About African American Male Students in a Low-Performing High School in an African American School District.”Her book Sisters in the Dissertation House: A Dissertation Narrative, addresses doctoral completion by women of color in underrepresented fields, and her book chapter Academic Mothering: Black Women Mentors in Higher Education is currently in press and will be featured in Black Experiences in Higher Education: Faculty, Staff, and Students. Dr. Bacon’s newest publication, a children’s book titled, I Am an Antiracist Superhero! will be published by Bala Kids in 2023.When not teaching and writing, Dr. Bacon can be found doing yoga, trying out new recipes, and exploring the beautiful mountains of Colorado with her husband, daughter, and dog.