Jessica Brathwaite conducts qualitative and quantitative research on system and statewide developmental education and ESL reform, inequities in postsecondary outcomes, and students’ transition to college. Brathwaite holds a PhD in sociology from Temple University. She holds a BA in sociology from CUNY Hunter College and an MA in sociology from Temple University. Brathwaite’s primary research interests include higher education policy, postsecondary access and success and community college finance. She is also interested in exploring race and class as they relate to her primary research interests.