Episode 1 | Meet The Hosts
In This Episode | investing in ourselves
In the first episode of The Black Social Capital Podcast, Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui share insights into their journeys to and through college. In the first of many debates of quantitative versus qualitative methods, the two highlight their dissertation research findings. The co-hosts define what it means to build black social capital.
Co-Host Bios
Dr. Theo Fowles (He/Him) is a two time graduate of the University of Southern California earning his B.A. in the Critical Studies of Cinema and Doctorate of Education at the Rossier School of Education. His research explores how former foster youth use social media at institutions of higher learning. With a broader interest in learning how to integrate entertainment, social media and academics to create leaders inside and outside of the classroom, he is especially focused on supporting students of color-- and his expertise has created pathways in K-12, Higher Education, and Non-Profit spaces.
“Dr. Theo,” as students know him, was born in New York, raised in the Chicago area, and now calls Los Angeles home. He is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Jacquelynn Thomas (She/Hers) is a skilled student affairs professional with over a decade of experience in various functional areas such as residential life and housing, academic advising, and online student services. Her professional expertise is in using assessment to empower others in higher education to maximize the student experience and departmental effectiveness.
Dr. Jaqui earned her bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies from UC Berkeley, her master’s in Counseling from St. Mary’s College of California, and her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from California Lutheran University.
