VocalizED Identity Crafting and Exploration (VOICE) Lab
We aim to promote social justice advocacy, increase recognition of intersectional identities, and foster stronger bonds of allyship and acceptance across differences.
The Lab produces several public-facing programs, including podcasts, fireside chats, film screenings, and other immigrant and literacy-focused events and activities. Additionally, we are currently pursuing several research-focused inquiries.
Our Team
Dr. Neisha Terry Young, an assistant professor of English Education at Stony Brook University, is the founding Director of the lab.
Dr. Tennecia Decass, an assistant professor of Economics at Central Washington University, is a primary investigator for the lab.
Dario Curapic, a junior at Stony Brook University, is majoring in English and minoring in Film. As a research assistant, he contributed to editing the documentary film.
Angela Ochoa, a senior at Stony Brook University, is majoring in Sociology. As a research assistant she has contributed to the website.