Jillian Deri

Jillian Deri is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in academia, research, and freelance work. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Simon Fraser University and has specialized expertise in human geography.13

Academic Background

Jillian's academic focus includes:

• A specialization in Human Environment, covering five areas of geography: environmentalism, physical geography, and human geography1
• Sociology, with a particular interest in innovative ideas and scientific facts2

Professional Activities

Teaching and Research:: Dr. Deri works as a Sociology Instructor and Researcher. She has been involved in exploring questions on the edge of science, as evidenced by her TEDx talk at UBCOkanagan.2

Freelance Work:: Jillian engages in various freelance activities, including:

• Workshop facilitation
• Consulting
• Public speaking

Publications

Jillian is an author, having written "Love's Refraction: Jealousy and Compersion in Queer Women's Polyamorous Relationships".34

Other Interests

Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Jillian has diverse interests:

• Clothing design
• Burning Man festival
• Science, art, and fashion4

Jillian Deri describes herself as a "Possibilian," suggesting an open-minded approach to ideas and possibilities.4 Her LinkedIn profile username is indeed jillianderi, as mentioned in the query.1