Ann Pellegrini

Ann Pellegrini is a prominent scholar in the fields of gender, sexuality, and performance studies, with a background in philosophy. She currently holds the position of Professor of Performance Studies and Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University (NYU). In addition to her academic role, Pellegrini serves as the director of NYU's Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality, further solidifying her expertise in these areas.

Pellegrini's scholarly work extends beyond her academic positions, as evidenced by her founding of the Sexual Cultures book series at NYU Press in 1998, alongside José Muñoz. She continues to co-edit the series with Joshua Takano Chambers-Letson and Tavia Nyong'o. One of her notable publications is the book "You Can Tell Just By Looking," co-authored with Michael Bronski and Michael Amico, which garnered recognition as a finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Non-Fiction. This achievement highlights Pellegrini's significant contributions to the study of gender and sexuality.