Professional Summary
Sarah Imran is a PhD Candidate in Political Science at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in transnational feminist movements, feminist futures, and decolonial Global South scholarship. Her dissertation examines how feminist actors and networks articulate and resist systems of occupation, imperialism, militarism, and climate coloniality, and the historical lineage of Global South feminist organizing.
In addition to her academic research, Sarah serves as Digital Media Manager at the International Feminist Journal of Politics, where she leads global communications strategy across digital platforms. She has organized international conferences and workshops on feminist politics and is part of the inaugural Global Fellows in Courage program, a leadership accelerator for human rights advocates.
Sarah is also a feminist artist and illustrator whose creative practice explores themes of justice, radical care, and feminist futures (www.sarahzimran.com). Her work has been featured in conferences, community spaces, and markets. She is also on the organizing team of the annual Aurat March (Women's March) in Pakistan.
Education
M.Ed. Community Development : Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN, 2017
B.Sc. Economics: National University of Sciences and Technology Islamabad, Pakistan, 2013
Research and Practice Interests
- Gender Justice
- Transnational feminist networks in the Global South
- Women-led community organizing
Contact Information
Academic - imransh@mail.uc.edu