SEDRICK A. MILES, Ph.D.

Global Community Engagement Consultant & Scholar-Practitioner

Location: New Orleans, LA USA / Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Email: sedrickmiles@gmail.com Website: www.sedmiles.com
Phone: +1.843.608.8738 (US) | +55.71.99216.0293 (Brazil)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Community Engaged Scholar

Scholar-practitioner uniquely positioned to enhance university engagement through proven Community Engaged Scholarship (CES) expertise. Founded and directs Atlantic Archives Global Education, an international institution delivering university-equivalent programming across three continents with a focus on cultural preservation, social relations, and contemporary political analysis. Brings 20+ years of measurable impact in building educational pathways through cultural engagement, with 500+ documented teaching hours producing 95% completion rates and 80% career advancement outcomes.

Offers universities immediate access to:

Established international partnerships with Brazilian cultural institutions, social movements, and academic networks
Proven methodology for digital humanities and critical archival studies focused on cultural memory and social relations
Ready-to-implement curricula bridging historical analysis with contemporary political developments
Existing networks of cultural practitioners and social researchers across global communities
Demonstrated ability to secure external funding for cultural preservation and social research projects

Academic Distinction: Ph.D. research in transnational Afro-diasporic visual archives employing Black feminist theoretical frameworks, positioning scholarship at the cutting edge of digital humanities, cultural studies, and contemporary social movement analysis. Published researcher with international conference leadership and collaborative projects spanning Brazil-U.S. cultural and social networks.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

Atlantic Archives Global Education | 2018-Present

Institution Overview: International educational organization delivering university-equivalent programming across Brazil, the United States, and Ghana, with partnerships spanning academic, cultural, and governmental sectors.

Key Achievements:

Created fellowship and youth leadership pipelines focused on cultural preservation and social justice using insights from prestigious U.S. international fellowships
Designed and facilitated 20+ international convenings fostering partnerships between universities, cultural organizations, and social movement leaders
Led dispersed research teams across time zones, delivering high-impact cultural documentation and social analysis projects on schedule and within budget
Partnered with educational institutions in Brazil and the U.S. to co-design culturally responsive programming for first-generation and historically marginalized students

Community Impact:

95%+ program completion rate across all programming
80%+ professional advancement within 12 months
15+ participants advanced to leadership positions
10+ participants secured international positions or collaborations

STRATEGY & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT OFFICER

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | 2013-2016

Led participatory grantmaking initiatives on educational disparities in Hartford, CT
Developed internal learning systems to assess program impact, stakeholder engagement, and strategic alignment
Provided responsive support to internal teams and community partners, resolving digital access and production issues
Advised executive leadership on strategies to enhance organizational learning and community-driven philanthropy

FELLOW: STRATEGY PHILANTHROPY

The Proteus Fund | 2012-2013

Designed and implemented participatory knowledge management strategies
Collaborated with stakeholders to develop equity-driven frameworks for grantmaking and community engagement
Contributed to year-long fellowship program design aimed at cultivating leaders of color in philanthropy

CURRICULUM VITAE & UNIVERSITY TEACHING PORTFOLIO

ACADEMIC SUMMARY

Scholar-Practitioner in Community Engaged Scholarship with Institutional Impact

Sedrick Miles represents the next generation of academic leadership, combining rigorous scholarship in Latin American Studies and Digital Humanities with groundbreaking institutional innovation. Through Atlantic Archives Global Education, he provides universities with immediate access to established international research collaborations, proven pedagogical methodologies, and sustainable community partnerships that exemplify the highest standards of Community-Engaged Scholarship.

Research Excellence: Dissertation research in transnational insurgent Black visual archives employs critical archival methodologies and Black feminist theoretical frameworks, contributing original scholarship to digital humanities and Afro-diasporic studies. Collaborative research projects document Brazilian scholar perspectives on everyday acts of resistance, cultural memory, and contemporary social movements, positioning work at the intersection of historical analysis and current political events.

Pedagogical Innovation: 500+ documented teaching hours demonstrate exceptional ability to connect historical analysis with contemporary social relations and current political developments. Curriculum design integrates digital humanities tools, cross-cultural dialogue, and critical examination of social movements, preparing students to understand complex cultural dynamics and engage with contemporary political realities.

Institutional Value: Brings established partnerships with Claflin College, James Madison University, Drexel University, and the Community College of Philadelphia, plus extensive networks across Brazilian academic and cultural institutions. Offers immediate opportunities for international program development, student exchange, and collaborative research initiatives.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Latin American Studies | Tulane University | August 2025
Concentration: Brazil-U.S. Cultural and Economic Relations

M.A. in Research Psychology | New School University, New York, NY | 2002
Emphasis: Research Methods, Culture, and Academic Performance

B.A. in Educational Psychology | Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA | 2000
Emphasis: Social Psychology, Education

RESEARCH & ACADEMIC INTERESTS

Black Diaspora and Latin American Studies: Brazil-U.S. comparative analysis of social relations, cultural exchange, and contemporary social movements

Digital Humanities: Archival preservation and multimedia documentation informed by Black feminist theoretical frameworks, focusing on cultural memory and resistance narratives

Critical Archival Studies: Community-based digital preservation, epistemic resistance methodologies, and transnational Afro-diasporic visual archives documenting social movements and cultural practices

Applied Linguistics: Portuguese language instruction and cross-cultural communication as tools for understanding social relations and cultural dynamics

Contemporary Political Analysis: Democratic institutions, civil society development, and current political events across the Black Atlantic

Cultural Studies: Heritage preservation, ritual practices, and the intersection of traditional culture with contemporary social movements

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

FORMAL UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION

LAST 1010: Introduction to Latin American Studies I
Tulane University | Fall 2017 | Instructor of Record

Pedagogical Approach:

Comparative Framework: Analyzed multiple scholarly perspectives on Latin American development
Historical Analysis: Applied a chronological approach to study cultural and political evolution
Four Major Themes: Organized curriculum around Encounter, Identity, Nation, and Welfare
Interdisciplinary Methods: Integrated anthropology, political science, history, and diaspora studies

Key Learning Outcomes Achieved:

Students demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Latin American history, culture, and geography
Understanding of interdisciplinary research methodologies
Ability to evaluate and critique scholarship using multiple analytical frameworks
Critical analysis of political and cultural institutions across the region

PhD FIELDWORK-BASED UNIVERSITY-LEVEL INSTRUCTION (2019-2025)

500+ documented contact hours of university-equivalent community-engaged instruction delivered through international educational programming

Portuguese Language & Cross-Cultural Communication
Department: Modern Languages / International Studies
Teaching Hours: 50+ contact hours

Community-centered Portuguese language program emphasizing cultural immersion, understanding social relations, and developing skills for cross-cultural dialogue and historical analysis.

Student Population: Study abroad groups, cultural researchers, social workers, academic researchers focusing on Afro-Brazilian culture (40+ participants annually)

Digital Archives & Cultural Memory
Information Studies / Digital Humanities
Teaching Hours: 200+ contact hours

Comprehensive training in digital preservation of cultural artifacts, oral histories, and community memories, with a focus on Afro-Brazilian religious practices and social movements.

Learning Objectives:

Master digital archival techniques for preserving cultural heritage and oral histories
Develop multimedia documentation of cultural practices and social movements
Create public-facing digital exhibitions highlighting cultural memory and resistance
Understand the intersection of technology and cultural preservation in contemporary social contexts

International Cultural Studies & Social Relations
International Studies / Cultural Studies
Teaching Hours: 150+ contact hours

Advanced seminar examining cultural practices, social movements, and historical continuities across the Black Atlantic, with emphasis on contemporary political developments and their historical roots.

Research Methods & Data Collection
Social Sciences / Methodology
Teaching Hours: 80+ contact hours

Comprehensive training in qualitative research methods, data collection techniques, and scholarly publication for social science research.

Media Production & Professional Communication
Communications / Media Studies
Teaching Hours: 100+ contact hours

Professional media production training emphasizing journalism, digital content creation, and multilingual communication for international audiences.

Cultural Heritage & Community Tourism
Cultural Studies / International Studies
Teaching Hours: 100+ contact hours

Examination of cultural heritage preservation and community-based tourism as tools for maintaining cultural identity while engaging contemporary social and political challenges.

TEACHING PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

Total Teaching Hours: 500+ documented contact hours
Student Population: 100+ professionals across 6+ years
Geographic Reach: Brazil, United States, Ghana (expanding to South Africa, UK)
Languages of Instruction: English, Portuguese
Funding Sources: Fulbright Commission, Mellon Foundation, Itaú Cultural, private sector partnerships

Pedagogical Strengths:

International cultural collaboration and cross-cultural dialogue facilitation
Technology integration for cultural preservation and social movement documentation
Critical thinking development with measurable learning outcomes
Multilingual instruction and deep cross-cultural competency in Afro-diasporic contexts
Community engagement and connection to cultural practitioners and social movements

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

James Madison University 15th Annual African, African American, and African Diaspora Studies Conference | February 2025
Speaker & International Programming Coordinator

Featured Presentation: "Special Plenary Diaspora Dialogues: Linked Fates Across the Black Atlantic: On Black Solidarities in Brazil and in the U.S."

Panel Organization: "On the Politics of Quilombismo"

Featured international researchers and cultural professionals
Multi-day programming integrating international perspectives with U.S. scholarship
Formal academic partnership development between institutions

2019 | "Transnational Dialogues USA/Brazil" Tenth Biennial Conference of the Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (ASWAD) - College of William & Mary

2018 | "Working-Class Comparative Approaches to Race in Brazil and the United States" Brazilian Studies Association - BRASA XIV Congress Rio De Janeiro

2017 | "Working Class Dialogues Among Afro Brazilians and African Americans" Latin American Studies Association LASA 2017 International Congress – Dialogos de Saberes, Lima, Peru

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

Forthcoming Publications

"Visual Ancestralities: Material Memory and Digital Archives in Afro-Brazilian Terreiros" | Journal Article in preparation, 2025
Employs concepts of epistemic resistance, sacred futurity, and refusal of cultural erasure, grounded in Black feminist theoretical frameworks and critical archival methodologies

"Building Transnational Insurgent Black Archives" | NACLA Report on the Americas
DOI: 10.1080/10714839.2022.2084998

"The Colorful Tradition of Mardi Gras Indians" | Fashioning The Self Magazine, 2018

Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief, Kora Journal | 2024-2025
Multilingual publication featuring cultural and international perspectives on culture and politics

Professional Writing

Contributor to The Hub News (https://thehub.news/author/sed-miles/)
Cultural Analysis: Brazil-U.S. social relations and contemporary cultural movements
Historical Commentary: Afro-diasporic cultural practices and their contemporary significance

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

My pedagogical approach emphasizes critical cultural analysis combined with applied and action-oriented methodology. I focus on preparing students to understand complex social relations and contemporary political developments through:

Historical Contextualization: Connecting contemporary social movements and cultural practices to their historical roots and transnational connections

Cross-Cultural Analysis: Developing skills for understanding cultural differences and social relations across the Black Atlantic

Technology Integration: Digital Humanities platforms for preserving and analyzing cultural memory, oral histories, and social movements

Community Engagement: Connecting students with cultural practitioners, social activists, and community leaders for authentic learning experiences

Critical Thinking: Developing analytical skills for understanding current political events through historical and cultural lenses

INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Global Conference Participation

AWID Global Feminism Conference | December 2024 | Bangkok, Thailand

Cultural preservation and social movement analysis specialist
International collaboration on social relations and cultural heritage projects

Academic Partnerships

Drexel University Ubuntu Center: Language and cultural studies in Brazil collaboration
Community College of Philadelphia: Virtual cultural exchange programs
Federal University of Bahia Brazil: International cultural studies and collaboration
Claflin College: Group exchange and lectures on Brazil-U.S. social relations and cultural movements

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: English, Portuguese

Digital Platforms: Database management, digital archival systems, multimedia production

Research Methods: Qualitative analysis, survey design, statistical analysis

Business Development: Strategic planning, international marketing, partnership development