Kenesma John is a Ph.D. candidate in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration on Teachers, Schools, and Society while pursuing a certificate in Women’s Studies. Kenesma’s identity as a second-generation Caribbean American guides her research agenda centering on Black Girlhood Studies, Black Feminist Thought, Black Immigrants' Experiences, and Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and writing, using her life experiences as inspiration for the books she writes. Additionally, she loves traveling to new places with her husband and their puppy.