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Jamie Thomas
Creative Inclusion Strategist - Global Culture, Communication, Zombies
Jamie A. Thomas is a Creative Inclusion Strategist with a background in linguistics and equity & inclusion coaching, focusing on addressing knowledge and opportunity gaps.
As a social scientist with a PhD in Second Language Studies and a BA in Anthropology & Swahili Studies, Jamie uses language insights to promote inclusion and access for underrepresented groups.
Jamie is the author of 'Embodied Difference: Divergent Bodies in Public Discourse' and 'Zombies Speak Swahili: Race, Horror, and Sci-fi from Mexico and Tanzania to Hollywood.'
Aside from writing, Jamie produces documentary film shorts as part of the #LanguageStory series, based on international fieldwork and interviews in multiple languages.
With experience in various educational and research roles, Jamie has worked at institutions like Michigan State University, Swarthmore College, and Middlebury College, contributing to inclusive practices and linguistic studies.
