Jenny Sperling, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Critical Studies in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma. Her interdisciplinary and community-engaged research focuses on examining the complex relationships between gender, race, sexuality, language, and power within educational contexts. Her work strives to challenge systemic inequalities and foster environments that are inclusive and affirming for all students. Jenny is also a sexual health educator and researcher with extensive experience across various educational and community settings including public K-12 schools, community-based organizations, and higher education institutions. Dr. Sperling obtained her PhD in Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara with emphases in Feminist Studies and Linguistics and her MA in Education from the University of California, Berkeley.