Dr. Kayden J Schumacher

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Dr. Kayden J. Schumacher (they/he) is a dedicated scholar, researcher, lecturer, and school counselor committed to advancing gender, sexuality, and feminist perspectives in education and the social sciences. Currently, Kayden is a Research Fellow on YOUROPE, a Horizon Europe-funded project focused on strengthening youth participation in European democracy, particularly among underrepresented groups. Their work involves employing Community-Led Research and Action (CLRA) and quantitative methods to co-create inclusive democratic spaces within educational institutions, connecting young people and their communities with European policymakers. Recently, Kayden completed a PhD studentship at Coventry University’s Centre for Global Learning, researching the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse students and educators in the English education system, with a focus on mental health, educational policy, technology, and resistance. Kayden is passionate about fostering inclusive educational environments through democratic processes, collaboration, and participatory research methods. Their work bridges research, policy, and practice to drive meaningful change in education and gender studies on a global scale.

Experience

  • 2025–present
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Coventry University
  • 2022–present
    Lecturer, Coventry University
  • 2022–2025
    PhD Scholar, Coventry University
  • 2025–2025
    Research Assistant, Coventry University: Healthcare Research
  • 2022–2023
    Specialist Learning Support Practitioner, Coventry College
  • 2022–2023
    Research assistant, Coventry University
  • 2021–2022
    Experiential Learning School Counselor, Minneapolis Public Schools
  • 2021–2022
    School Counselor and AVID Coordinator, Sejong Academy
  • 2021–2022
    Tutor, Jovie (College Tutors)
  • 2020–2021
    Middle School Counselor, United Community Center Acosta Middle School
  • 2019–2020
    Montessori School Counselor and District Resource Coordinator, School District of River Falls

Education

  • 2025 
    Coventry University, Doctor of Philosophy in Global Learning, Education and Attainment
  • 2023 
    AdvanceHE, Associate Fellow
  • 2019 
    Concordia University Wisconsin, Master of Science in Education School Counseling
  • 2017 
    University of Kent - Canterbury, Master of Science - Social and Applied Psychology
  • 2016 
    Lawrence University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Gender Studies

Publications

  • 2025
    The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research, Citing them Write: Crafting Inclusive Literature Reviews in LGBTQIA+ Research
  • 2024
    BERA Blog, Global connections: A postgraduate researcher’s perspective on international conferences https://www.bera.ac.uk/blog/global-connections a postgraduate researchers-perspective on international conferences
  • 2022
    Mental Health Practice with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, and Emerging Adults in Multiple Systems of Care, Intersectionality, Culturally Sensitive Care, and LGBTQ+ Youth

Grants and Contracts

  • 2024
    BSA Small Grants
    Role:
    Researcher
    Funding Source:
    British Sociological Association
  • 2022
    Trailblazer's PhD Studentship
    Role:
    PhD student
    Funding Source:
    Coventry University

Professional Memberships

  • British Educational Research Association
  • Special Interest Group Convenor British Educational Research Association
  • AtGender Board Member
  • Trans in the City Ambassador
  • En-Gender Member
  • American Educational Research Association
  • American Psychological Association
  • British Psychological Society

Contact Dr. for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision