Dena Lane-Bonds joined the McGraw Center from Vanderbilt University’s Initiative for Race Research and Justice, where she served as Assistant Director. Dena received her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri and has focused her research on homelessness and housing insecurity in higher education; policies and programs that enhance the academic success of marginalized college students; social justice and equity in graduate education; and career development for international students.