April Plemons
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- School: Texas A&M University
- Campus: College Station
- Department: Sociology
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College Station, TX - Dates at Texas A&M University: July 2011 - November 2011
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Biography
Texas A&M University College Station - Sociology
Lecturer at Sam Houston State University
Nonprofit Organization Management
April
Plemons
College Station, Texas
In both academia and non-profit advocacy work, I focus on community engagement, incorporating technology/media, mentoring, networking, public speaking, education/presentations, project development, collaboration, and creative problem solving. I strive to lead by example, while empowering others to hone their craft and follow their passion—for me, that passion is animal welfare.
Experience
Texas A&M University
Graduate Lecturer
Courses taught:
SOCI 205: Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 207: Gender and Society
SOCI 211: Sociology of Deviance
SOCI 312: Populations and Society
SOCI 314: Social Problems
SOCI 315: Marriage and Family Institutions; Writing Intensive
SOCI 337: International Migration
SOCI 430: Sociology of Mexican Americans
WGST 200: Intro to Women’s & Gender StudiesLong Way Home
Director, Branch Co-Creator
Long Way Home is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to save animals that traditional shelters and animal control facilities have deemed “unadoptable”, place them into a thriving foster system, and finding them loving, forever homes. Typically, these shelter animals are facing imminent euthanasia, based on perceived behavioral issues, chronic or terminal illnesses, breed bans, or lack of physical space.
We are able to save lives and accomplish our mission through networking with other nonprofit organizations, procuring future and potential financial donors, securing media relationships (television, blogs, online marketing sites and newspapers), collaborating with local businesses, empowering volunteers, and educating the community.Sam Houston State University
Lecturer
Teaching multiple sections of SOCI2319: Ethnic Studies
Education
Texas A&M University
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Sociology
Master’s Thesis: Commodifying Fido: Consumption, Status, and Pet OwnershipTexas A&M University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Sociology
Doctoral Dissertation: Non-profit Legitimacy: Animal Rescues, Status, and Competition AccomplishmentsTexas A&M University
Graduate Lecturer
Courses taught: SOCI 205: Introduction to Sociology SOCI 207: Gender and Society SOCI 211: Sociology of Deviance SOCI 312: Populations and Society SOCI 314: Social Problems SOCI 315: Marriage and Family Institutions; Writing Intensive SOCI 337: International Migration SOCI 430: Sociology of Mexican Americans WGST 200: Intro to Women’s & Gender StudiesTexas A&M University-Commerce
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Sociology
Honor’s Thesis: Species Solipsism and Animal Experimentation
