Leopoldino Jeronimo
Profile
About
A dynamic educator and PhD student in Political Science, Leo leverages his expertise in Comparative Politics, Public Policy, Sustainable International Development, and Conflict Resolution to bring real-world experience and lighthearted humor to every online program. His professional background includes strategic planning at the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board, where he merges data-driven insights with a passion for youth empowerment. Leo’s teaching style balances academic rigor with hands-on emphasis.
Research Interests & Ongoing Projects
AI-Driven Policymaking for Local Economic Development: A comparative study of AI adoption and its impacts on community well-being in developed and developing contexts.
Language, Democracy, and Education: A transdisciplinary exploration of democratic citizenship in the United States, examining how language policies shape civic engagement.
Reclaiming Identity and Language: Decolonial pathways and cultural resilience in Mozambique, investigating the role of indigenous languages in post-colonial societies.
Public Opinion Predictors of Democratic Backsliding in the United States: Focusing on the roles of race, authoritarian tendencies, and political polarization in eroding democratic norms.
Artificial Intelligence and Global Trade Governance: Examining whether AI-driven tools reinforce hegemonic power structures or enable realignments among emerging economies.