Dr. Jed DeBruin
Jacksonville State University

Originally from Athens County in southeastern Appalachian Ohio, Dr. Jed DeBruin (he/him) is an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Chemistry and Geosciences at Jacksonville State University in northeastern Appalachian Alabama.

Dr. DeBruin teaches many courses, including World Regional Geography, Human Geography, Advanced Regional Study, and Cultural Geography. He aims to have an active classroom where regular writing and discussions occur throughout the course.

Regarding his research, Dr. DeBruin works thematically within Black geographies, food and agricultural geographies, and Appalachian Studies. His work focuses on archiving practices with Black agricultural history and oral histories with present-day Black farmers in Appalachia. 

Additionally, Dr. DeBruin serves as the special collections chair, archivist, and historian for the Appalachian Studies Association.