WHO WE ARE
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZERS
Sophia Wushanley (Director) is a third-year PhD student at the University of Michigan. Her primary interests are in ethics, political philosophy, and social philosophy. A former software engineer, she is especially interested in data ethics, algorithmic justice, and the impact of technology on inequality. Before starting her PhD at Michigan, she lived in France for six years, where she got a master's at the Sorbonne and later worked in Parisian technology startups. In her free time, she likes lifting weights and watching sci fi movies (but not at the same time).
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Lel Jones (Organizer) is a nonbinary activist, musician, and philosophy PhD student. They are pursuing their PhD and designated emphasis in Feminist Theory at UC Davis (on unceded Patwin land). Lel focuses in feminist philosophy and its intersections with environmental ethics, neuroethics, blame, and philosophy of language. They are currently working on their first x-phi project which researches potential discursive injustice.
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Josh Petersen (Organizer) is a JD student at Stanford Law School and a PhD student at the University of Michigan. His research interests span political philosophy, epistemology, and normative jurisprudence. He’s particularly interested in issues arising at the intersection of environmental law and environmental justice. Before beginning his PhD, he worked in human rights and environmental advocacy. He’s a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.
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J.C. Ward (Organizer) is a master’s student at Wake Forest University studying mathematics. His mathematical interests are in set theory and logic; his philosophical interests are in philosophy of language, philosophy of mathematics, and social/political philosophy. He hopes to further pursue projects in the ethics of concealable stigmatized characteristics (e.g., disability, sexuality, mental health) and disclosure. He has a special connection to classical music as an avid listener and cello player.
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You can read more about MAP's institutional history here.
UK ORGANIZERS
Azita Chellappoo
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Amy Conkerton-Darby
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Lizzy Ventham
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BOARD OF FACULTY ADVISORS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
MAP is generously supported by the Marc Sanders Foundation.