While Kristine is nationally recognized for her work related to issues of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, she has dedicated her life to being a perpetual student and recognizes that her greatest source of learning has been obtained outside of the academy through the lived experiences of comrades and ancestral wisdom of her elders. De Jesus obtained her Bachelors degree from Rutgers University, where she studied Psychology and Puerto Rican and Latin Caribbean Studies. She completed a Masters of Arts degree in Organizational Behavior from Alliant International University (2003), and received a Doctorate of Psychology degree from the California School of Professional Psychology (2004). When Dr De Jesus isn’t working you can find her hanging with her family, cooking up a storm or reading the writings of radical feminists of color.

Their courses include gender & sexuality studies, human rights, global health, and other public health issues. They have worked as the Wellness Coordinator at William Paterson University and as a health education specialist, at Rutgers University. They are particularly proud of their time as Director of Education at the National Latina Health Network. Liz has a master’s in public health from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University. They live in New Jersey with their two children and partner where they write poetry, are currently completing a doula training, and engage friends in discussions on intuition and love.