El Hamel's research focuses mainly on issues of power/class, slavery, race/ethnicity, gender and social justice.

Manchester specializes in 19th and 20th century Russian history. Her current research interests include ethnic return migration, diaspora culture, oral history, and autobiographical narratives.

Vargas has taught courses in photography, silkscreen, Spanish language, culture, and literature.

Lee's current research focuses on how Hmong living in the diaspora have maintained extensive kinship networks and various cultural and economic practices across national borders.

Harleen Kaur received her doctorate in sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a Teaching Assistant Professor for the Sanford School. Her background and research interests are in racism, state formation, and belonging.