Amelia-Marie Altstadt, M.A.
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Amelia-Marie K. Altstadt, M.A. (they/she) is a Disability Studies doctoral student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. They present on a variety of subjects, focused in on how to create and foster disability culture. As a Pipeline to An Inclusive Faculty Fellow, they have research interests in disability culture, children of disabled adults (CODISA), higher education, teaching, and theatre. They proudly identify as multiracial, disabled, queer, and a CODISA.
Recently they earned the 2024 Disability Visibility Fellowship from The Unexpected Shape. They were additionally the American College Personnel Association’s Coalition for Disability’s recipient for the 2022 Disability Leadership Award.
Holding a M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Amelia-Marie specialized in serving the high-achieving student population, particularly students of color, first-generation students, and disabled students.
They also hold a B.A. in Liberal Studies (Hutchins) from Sonoma State University. Originally from San Diego, California (Kumeyaay land), they are a proud member of Sigma Omega Nu, Latina Interest Sorority, Inc. and have two adorable cats.
Book Amelia-Marie for speaking on Disability Studies, higher education student affairs, and accessibility topics for events, both virtual and in-person.
Reach out to contact@ameliamariewoo.com to inquire for availability and services.
Pipeline to An Inclusive Faculty Fellowship Advisor
It was lovely working with you. You chaired the session beautifully and kept us on task…which can be challenging with the lot of us.
Faculty Member & Member of the Association for the Study of Higher Education
