Tina Stavenhagen-Helgren

Assistant Professor, Anthropology and Sociology

Associate in Science, Hudson Valley Community College
Bachelor of Social Work, Eastern College
Master of Arts, Binghamton University

Learning about cross-cultural issues really intrigues me; especially when we discuss this live in a classroom setting. I enjoy incorporating innovative teaching and learning methods. Cultural immersion is key to beginning to grasp the behaviors and thinking patterns of other peoples and I encourage students to expand their worldviews through travel along with reading and discussion. Having spent some time in countries including Germany, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic has helped me stretch my worldview. My research and experience include immigration issues along the Texas-Mexican border and legal advocacy for Mayan refugees in Colorado.

Educational background: Associates in Human Services, Hudson Valley Community College; BSW, Eastern College; MA Cultural Anthropology, Binghamton University.

I also enjoy traveling, conversing over coffee with people from different cultures, hiking, skiing, reading, and artwork.