Hello! I am a professor of journalism and storytelling. I am a joyful Romanian scholar and immigrant to the United States to follow my passion to teach, tell stories, facilitate healing, and help develop the next generation of meaningful communicators.
My professional service is shaped by my belief in the possibility of healthy communities – at work, in the classroom, in our neighborhoods, on our social media feeds; my home in higher education is a platform for this work. Prior to my academic work, I worked as a television documentarian and feature writer in Romania. My research interests include critical and cultural studies, attention to voice, representation, and advocacy, as well as the global translation of ideas.
I was born in Romania, in the hilly metropolis Cluj-Napoca, in the heart of Transylvania. I grew up in a small family, surrounded by many teachers and a combination of city- and nature-lovers. I spent my childhood playing outside, discovering the neighborhood, sledding, climbing trees and picking flowers. I practiced competitive downhill skiing, and really loved school, homework, and the atmosphere of learning. After all, I did stay in school until I received my doctoral degree.
I met my husband in Minnesota, where I went for my graduate studies, and we have two wonderful children. My belief in the Baha’i Faith contributes to my commitment to justice and truth-telling, and motivates me to strive to provide meaningful work in my roles as a mother, wife, scholar, and teacher.
Get in touch to see how we might work together.
Dr. Adina Schneeweis 