LeeRay M. Costa, associate professor of anthropology and gender & women's studies; B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A. New York University; Ph.D. University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

Professor Costa's teaching and research interests include women, activism and social justice, food activism, local and global food systems, feminist theory, gender and sexuality, narrative methodology, and feminist pedagogy. She is currently engaged in a long-term collaborative research project with Dr. Kathryn Besio (University of Hawai'i, Hilo) that examines "Local" cuisine and local food practices on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Her course, Food, Culture and Social Justice teaches Hollins students about civic engagement through their volunteer work at grassroots organizations in the Roanoke Valley. Dr. Costa has also conducted fieldwork in Thailand on women, development, NGOs, and transgendered youth.

Arthur R. Poskocil, associate professor of sociology; B.S., Loyola College; A.M., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Professor Poskocil's special interests include social communication, sex-role behavior, current social problems, and personal adjustment.

Eberle Smith, associate professor of social work; B.A., Roanoke College; M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University; Certificate in individual psychotherapy, Smith College School of Social Work

Professor Smith's interests include adolescents, family therapy, and group work.