Dr. Jed DeBruin
Samford University

Dr. Jed DeBruin (he/him) is an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Chemistry and Geosciences at Jacksonville State University. Dr. DeBruin’s research focuses on integrating archival methods on Black farming history with oral histories with present-day Black farmers in Appalachia. Pedagogically, he focuses on an active approach to learning through regular in-class writing and classroom discussions. Professionally, Dr. DeBruin serves as the Special Collections Chair for the Appalachian Studies Association and has been a member of SEDAAG since 2022.