Dr. Jawed-Wessel is a Professor at University of Nebraska at Omaha who’s work centers broad philosophical, cultural, and political implications of existing in a gendered and sexist world. The long-term goal of her research trajectory is to better understand sexual and maternal objectification and how these phenomenon impact our intimate and public experiences.

Dr. Jawed-Wessel also fights for women’s rights and reproductive justice through community service and advocacy. Dr. Jawed-Wessel is a 2022 Changemaker Fellow via the Society for Family Planning. She is a 2017 Ten Outstanding Young Omahans recipient as well as a 2017 Women’s Center for Advancement Tribute to Women Honoree and received the 2022 UNO Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award. Her 2016 TEDxOmaha talk “The lies we tell pregnant women” was promoted by TED.com and has being viewed over 3 million times across platforms.

Dr. Jawed-Wessel is the Co-Director of SoLi Lab for Sexuality and Gender Science.