About Jennifer Lee Lawson

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Contact: jlawson@stetson.edu

Jennifer Lee Lawson, MA is an American philosopher, author, and artist based in Central Florida.

In philosophy, she is the author of "Cantor's Theorem and the Problem of Infinity," "Radical Logic," "Freud, Hitler and BDSM" and "A Note on Descartes Many Years Later." She was on the Editorial Committee as Reviewer Two of an international analytic philosophy journal on philosophy of language, philosophy of logic, and metaphysics.

In fiction, Lawson is the author of "Heist," and "The Hummingbird." Lawson has written a memoir, "Songs That Remind Me Of Philosophy."

She has Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Philosophy and Psychology from Stetson University and a Master of Arts Degree in Practical Philosophy and Applied Ethics from the University of North Florida.

Lawson has taught Introduction to Philosophy at the university level. She was a Research Assistant for the book "Reading Bernard Williams" (Ed. Daniel Callcut, Routledge) and on the Editorial Committee for Al-Mukhatabat Journal. As a graduate student, Lawson was an Editor of The Florida Student Philosophy Blog, which was featured in The Florida Philosophical Association's newsletter in 2007.

Lawson's interesting family lineage has caught the attention of many.

Paternally, she is former nobility through William De Lancaster and an American Revolutionary War Descendant through her ancestor John Biggs.

On her mother's side, Lawson's grandfather, Walter Otto Robinson, fought in World War II.

A teenage mother at the age of 15, Lawson's daughter has indigenous Choctaw ancestry. Lawson has written on Native American issues.

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Jennifer Lee Lawson

Overview

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

logic-based reasoning, communication, situational judgment assessments, child and adult psychology assessments, strategy, foundational knowledge creation, language and code understanding and application, physical flexibility, structure assessments, creativity, teaching, writing, editing

Experience

Philosopher, Author, and Artist, Deland, FL.

2016 to Present

Philosopher, Author, Artist.

Independent Author and Artist for Amazon and Redbubble. I create DYI art, creative writing as well as academic and educational writings. Highlights:

· Shoot photography for book covers and products such as T shirts, bedding, skirts, and backpacks.

· Write poetry.

· Write fiction, including short stories and novellas.

· Conduct research for educational and academic writings.

· Use my expertise to create new academic and philosophical arguments and ideas.

· Seek out critics for my art, often prior to release.

· Market my work online and in person.

Academic Policy Analyst, Deltona, FL 2003-2016

Researcher and Policy Analyst.

Independent Analyst for American Indian Policy and Federal Indian Law putting analytic and research skills to use in the evaluation of policy proposals, policy analysis, law analysis, political behavior and trends and effective policy solutions. Highlights:

· Conduct academic research on Federal Indian Law and US Indian Policy.

· Conduct research on US-Indian history, American Indian anthropology and American Indian health issues.

· Analyzed the philosophical and political concepts within the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

· Analyzed political platforms of presidential candidates regarding American Indian issues.

· Monitored likely voting trends of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

· Reviewed voting behavior of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

· Monitor presidential commitments to American Indian educational needs, health needs, hunting and fishing rights, and other issues.

· Support business and economic development in indigenous communities.

· Support education and critical thinking initiatives in indigenous communities to foster innovation.

· Pushed for the adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at the UN and in the US, Canada and Australia.

· Communicate with indigenous peoples for ground level assessments.

Lawson Academy, Jacksonville, FL

2008 to 2009

Principal, Curriculum Developer, Instructor.

Founder of college preparatory home school program using college level materials targeted to enhance and improve student performance. Effectively organized and taught 11 college preparatory courses with the result of the student obtaining acceptance into a top 30 national high school. Highlights:

· Established a college preparatory home education program.

· Reviewed and evaluated compliance issues and concerns.

· Ensured that program was in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory bodies.

· Acted as instructional leader to promote a productive learning environment.

· Developed program mission and internal code of conduct.

· Ensured implementation of policies.

· Developed, reviewed, selected and designed learning curriculum.

· Built courses that met clearly defined learning objectives.

· Designed documents, student materials, presentation slides, assessments, labs and course descriptions.

· Instructed 11 college preparatory courses and hired co-instructors for college preparatory courses.

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

2008 to 2009

Research Assistant.

Research Assistant for the University of North Florida’s Department of Philosophy. Conducted research related to the work of Bernard Williams, a top philosopher in contemporary moral philosophy and political theory. Highlights:

· Under the editorial guidance of Dr. Daniel Callcut, and in conjunction with Routledge Press, a top publisher in the field of philosophy, performed editorial functions during book production.

· Conducted research to verify and ensure content accuracy, read and reviewed commissioned essays, reviewed copy to detect errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.

· Prepared written material for publication.

· Verified facts, dates, and other content, using standard reference sources.

· Rewrote and/or modified copy to conform to publication's style and editorial policy.

· Was credited with being a "superb research assistant" in the book's acknowledgments section.

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

2006 to 2008

Teaching Assistant.

Teaching Assistant for the University of North Florida’s Department of Philosophy. Handled the majority of course responsibilities for approximately 400 undergraduate students. Highlights:

· Successfully taught, through discussion format and lecture format, approximately 100 undergraduate students per semester.

· Developed and selected course materials and evaluation and assessment tools.

· Adapted instructional content and/or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.

· Designed instructional aids.

· Presented and made recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.

· Used instructional technologies, including Smart Rooms, BlackBoard, and MS applications, such as PowerPoint.

· Consistently received outstanding evaluations from students, peers and superiors.

Professional Activities

Beta Tester: Test new features for PhilPapers, an open access database of academic philosophical scholarly research. Oct 15, 2010-Present.

Invited Lecturer: “New Frontiers for Indigenous Rights.” Invited lecture for an Honors Global Justice class at Stetson University on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Guest speaker at Stetson’s Philosophy Club on political philosophy and indigenous issues. Spring, 2009.

Credited In Sequoyah Rising by Steve Russell. Spring, 2008.

Referee: Conference referee for the Northeast Florida Student Philosophy Conference. Fall, 2008.

Guest Lecturer: Guest lecturer for Reasoning and Critical Thinking on Confirmation Bias. University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, 2008.

Guest Lecturer: Guest lecturer for Reasoning and Critical Thinking on Informal Fallacies. University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, 2008.

Co-Editor and Contributor: Co-editor and contributor for the Florida Student Philosophy Blog, an electronic resource for philosophy undergraduate and graduate students hosted by the University of North Florida’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, 2006-2010.

Workshop Co-Developer: Developed a workshop on the topics of governmental integrity and transitional justice, Spring 2007.

Guest Lecturer: “Martha Nussbaum’s Capability Approach and the Colonization of American Indians.” Lecture delivered to students in Feminist Ethics (Upper-level undergraduate philosophy course). Stetson University, DeLand, Florida, 2004.

Guest Speaker: “Questioning the Metanarratives: An Explanation of Postmodernism with Emphasis on Social and Cultural Movements.” The Chiles Academy, Port Orange, Florida, 2004.

Guest Motivational Speaker: “High School and Beyond.” Presentation delivered to middle and high school students at risk for dropping out of school. The Chiles Academy, Port Orange, Florida, 2004.

Select Community Service

Active in securing funding for the alternative school Teen Parent East (now The Chiles Academy) in Port Orange, Florida, a school for pregnant and parenting teens. Activities included meeting with the Volusia County School Board, appearing on local news stations and meeting with local political officials to discuss the unique needs of parenting and pregnant teens and their children. 1994-1998.

Met with former governor Lawton Chiles in Daytona Beach, Florida to discuss the needs of at-risk children, families and women, to ensure the continuance of and increase in governmental funding of relevant programs. 1994.

Met with former First Lady and current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Tallahassee, Florida to advocate for the needs of at-risk children and women. 1997.

In conjunction with Healthy Start Florida, met with former governor Lawton Chiles in Tallahassee, Florida to discuss the needs of at-risk pregnant women and infants and secure funding of needed programs. 1997.

Met with former governor Jeb Bush in Daytona Beach, Florida to discuss the needs of pregnant and parenting teens and at-risk populations to secure funding of relevant programs. 1998.

Active in the transition of Teen Parent East from being a public school to becoming a public charter school; wrote op-eds for local newspapers on the transition, met with the executive director of Teen Parent East (The Chiles Academy) to discuss the transition. 2002.

Wrote Op-Ed about Native American mascots for the Daytona Beach News Journal.

Wrote to the White House is support of stopping building of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Received a reply from President Obama.

Wrote an Op-Ed for the Daytona Beach News Journal about the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Organized a peaceful rally in Orlando, Florida for DACA recipients. Rally was televised across central Florida. I made sure the rally was peaceful and encouraged it to be legal. It turned out to be very educational for those who attended.

Was a Field Organizer for Working America AFL-CIO. I knocked on over 100 doors per day. I spoke with all kinds of people, learned about them, tried to find out about their lives, what they cared about, and so on.

Received 2 letters from President Joe Biden, one on religious freedom, and one on Native American issues.

Honors

Induction into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. March, 2009.

Awards

First Prize in Poetry and Prose in the Ann Morris Essay and Creative Writing Contest for “Round and Round,” Stetson University Honors Convocation, 2004

First Prize in Poetry in the Ann Morris Essay and Creative Writing Contest for “America II: A Tribute to Allen Ginsberg and Other Beautiful Minds,” Stetson University Honors Convocation, 2003

First Prize in Poetry in the Ann Morris Essay and Creative Writing Contest for “I Heard the Stories,” Stetson University Honors Convocation, 2002

Education

STETSON UNIVERSITY, DeLand, FL

2004

B.A., Majors: Philosophy and Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, Jacksonville, FL

2023

M.A., Practical Philosophy and Applied Ethics

GRADUATE COURSES AND READING GROUPS

§ Ethics

§ Methods in Applied Ethics

§ Philosophy of Language