research overview
- Kira Pasquesi's research examines how colleges and universities use language to represent diversity and inclusion in community engagement. The qualitative research reflects her perspective as a scholar-practitioner conducting research that fuels dialogue and praxis towards more critical approaches to university-community engagement. As an educator, Kira seeks to align the head, heart, and hands in applying research to everyday leadership practice. She is passionate about community building in college classrooms and challenging student leaders to navigate the uncertainties of leading with humility.