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This page contains my curriculum vitae. It is a bit untraditional, as I have spent 20 years in the Air Force and academia. I believe these experiences have given me a great deal of breadth of life, leadership, and gratitude for the life of "the mind." I take full stock in being human, having feelings, constraints, opportunities, and many, many privileges.
Curriculum Vitae
JESSICA A. HUERTA
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jesshuerta.org
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UCLA Sociology Department
375 Portola Plaza
264 Haines Hall
Los Angeles CA 90095
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EDUCATION
Candidate for Doctorate in Philosophy, Sociology, December 2017:
Subfields: Gender, Family, Conversation Analysis, Qualitative Methods
University of California, Los Angeles
Master's of Art, Sociology, Awarded Fall 2015:
Newspaper Representations of Women in Combat
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., Sociology, Awarded Spring 2011:
Honors Thesis: Speaking Up Against Sexual Harassment in the Air Force
University of California, San Diego (Honors with Highest Distinction), minor in Psychology
AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS
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Dorothy L. Meier, Sociology Fellowship, 2023-2024, $15,000 +T/F
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Pat Tillman Foundation, Scholar Fellowship, 2020-2023, $30,000
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Eugene V. Cota-Robles, Graduate Student Fellowship, 2012-2013, $42,000; 2019-2020 $42,000
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Sociology, UCLA, 2017-2018, 2018-2029
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California National Guard Educational Assistance Award, 2014-2017, $45,000
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Graduate Summer Research Mentorship Fellowship, UCLA, 2012, $6,000
PUBLICATIONS
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2022. “If they call me, ‘sir’: American newspaper representations of military women.” Feminist Media Studies. DOI: 10.1080/14680777.2022.2098796
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"Making [Involved] Fatherhood Look Badass[?]”: Instagram Representations of Men Wearing Babies (under review)
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“Kind of Indifferent”: Hybrid Masculinity among US military fathers (under review)
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METHODS
Interviews
Participant-Observation
Organizational Assessments
Media Analysis
Consumer Research
Focus Groups
Content Analysis -Discursive, Visual
Conversation Analysis
Survey research
Archival research
Excel
SPSS
DEOCs
Dedoose
Public Sociology
Teaching-As-Research
Reflexive Teaching
CONFERENCES
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Emcee: Undergraduate Research Week, Community and Innovation, UCLA Sociology and Public Affairs Panel C, May 2023
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American Sociological Association, Conference Session: Men Wearing Babies in News and Marketing Media, August 2022
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Center for Scholars and Storytellers, UCLA: Psychology in Action Symposium, Masculinity in Media, Data Blitz of Diversity in “Dadvertising,” April 2021
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Emcee: Undergraduate Research Week, Community and Innovation, UCLA Sociology and Public Affairs Panels A and B, May 2021
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UCSD Undergraduate Research, Conference Session: Speaking Up Against Sexual Harassment in the Air Force, June 2011
CLASSES TAUGHT AND GUEST LECTURES
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Lecture: Representations of Dads in TV/Film Media, Daddying Film Festival and Forum, Albuquerque, NM, June 2023
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Sociology of Gender, UCLA, Teaching Assistant, Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Spring 2019
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Sociology of Violence, UCLA, Teaching Assistant, Winter 2018, Spring 2018
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Introduction to Sociology, UCLA, Teaching Assistant, Winter 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2017
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Lecture: US-Mexico Border: Deaths on the Migrant Trail, Sociology of Violence, UCLA, Spring 2018
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Lecture: Transkids, Discussion of "Ma Vie En Rose," Sociology of Gender, UCLA, Winter 2019
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Lecture: "Other Identities": US Military, Integrative Studies 201: Building Community, Mercer University, November 2020
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Lecture: Intersex Research and Societal Implications, Sociology of Gender, UCLA, Spring 2019
PANELS AND WORKSHOP LEAD
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Dan Front & Co, Arms Across America, Veteran Parents Discuss Guns on Campus, Royce Hall, UCLA, June 2023
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San Diego Latinx "Your Future Starts Here" UCLA HSI Reception, Mission Valley, May 2023
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Pat Tillman Foundation Leadership Summit, Research Methods and Accountability Groups, July 2022
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Pat Tillman Foundation Regional Captain Summit, Busting Imposter Syndrome, February 2022
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Pat Tillman Foundation Fellowship Application Training Panel, August 2021
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UCLA Graduate Division Diversity Fellowship Lecture and Round-Table, January 2021
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Veteran-Civilian Connection Panel, Integrative Studies 201: Building Community, Mercer University, November 2021
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Student Orientation Week, Panelist, UCLA, October 2020
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Student Veterans of America, Accountability Group Seminar, UCLA, September 2020
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Sociology Doctoral Pro-Seminar 201, Student-Advisor Communication Advice, UCLA, September 2017
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Veterans Resource Office, Graduate Program Advice, UCLA, September 2017
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"High Ground" Screening and Panel, discussed resiliency and team building, FOCUS and Veteran Resource Center, November 2013. https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/campus-salutes-veterans-with-weeklong-2491 77
MEDIA
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Dan Froot and Company. 2023. “Arms Across America.” UCLA Department of World Arts and Culture/Dance https://www.myscience.org/news/wire/chancellor_s_arts_initiative_funds_grant_t o_support_faculty_s_arts_based_research-2021-ucla
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Andrea Figueroa Briseno. 2022. “Achievement, Discipline: San Diego Unified candidates weigh Latino Parent’s Concerns.” iNewSource. November 4, 2022
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https://inewsource.org/2022/11/04/san-diego-unified-school-board-election-latino- parents-concerns/
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Veteran of the Game, UCLA Football vs. USC. December 12, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE0ZUKdUk
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Alex Driscoll. 2020. "West Wing Reflections: Women's recent gains in politics mirror show's nomination of female chief justice." Daily Bruin. UCLA. November 19, 2020.
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https://dailybruin.com/2020/11/19/west-wing-reflections-womens-recent-gains-in- politics-mirror-shows-nomination-of-female-chief-justice
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Andrea Honaker. 2020. "Mercer professor aims to strengthen the veteran-civilian connection." The Den. Mercer University. November 19, 2020 https://den.mercer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Veteran-civilian-connection-P rogram.pdf
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Alejandro Cano. 2020. "Retos de una mujer al servicio del país.” La Opinión. Los Angeles. November 11, 2020.
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https://laopinion.com/2020/11/11/retos-de-una-mujer-al-servicio-del-pais/
PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
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United States Air Force, Active Duty and CA Air National Guard, July 2002 - June 2023
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FEMA, Incident Command System, Disaster Response Force, March 2020
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Operational Security Fundamentals, Identity Management, October 2017
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Profession of Arms - Center of Excellence, Volunteer Instructor Induction, June 2015
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Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, Honor Flight, September 2016
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Public Affairs Qualification Course, Defense Information School, October 2017
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Mediator Certification, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, January 2009
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Equal Opportunity Advisor, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, March 2009
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Community College of the Air Force, Social Services Associate Degree, June 2009
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Airman Leadership School, Travis AFB, March 2006
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Community College of the Air Force, Electronic Systems Associate Degree, April 2003
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Basic Military Training, United States Air Force, July 2002
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
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Pat Tillman Foundation, Southern California Regional Captain 2021- Present
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Leadership Summit, Research Mentorship Facilitator, July 2021
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San Diego Unified, Elementary Parent-Teacher-Association
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Website Chair, January 2020 - Present
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Arts Attack Classroom Lead, January 2016 - 2022
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Postpartum Support International, Climb Out of Darkness San Diego Founder & Participant, January 2015 - Present
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Student Veterans of America Member, January 2010 - Present
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Advocate for student veterans, provides advice for new students via webinar for 30+ students
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Samuel F.B. Morse High School, Class of 2002 Alumni and Community Advisor, January 2002 – Present
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
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Quality family time: biking, hiking, all the things at the bays and beaches of San Diego, laughing and throwing popcorn during movie parties at home
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Reading and listening to self-help and growth, yoga, meditation, crafting, watercolor, photography, gardening, and raising monarch butterflies
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Travel and recreational private pilot flying with friends
Contact
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