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Ronald Kravette

Ph.D student

College
College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Global Studies
Phone
978-973-9510
Email
ronald_kravette@student.uml.edu

Expertise

Cold War sports history; the effect of the Soviet Union's collapse on figure skating

Research Interests

Leverage sports events, influencing policy changes and improving human rights.

Education

  • M.A.: Government, Harvard University
  • B.A.: History, University of California, Irvine
  • A.A.: General Studies, Orange Coast College

Biosketch

A former US national and international champion in ice dance, a national technical specialist judge in figure skating, an international and world-level coach and
assistant coach to multiple Olympians and Olympic medalists.

Selected Awards and Honors

  • 2021 and 2022 Professional Skating Association's Presidents Award of Excellence 
    in Coaching.

Selected Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

Multiple skating performances on YouTube.

Research Currently in Progress

Leveraging sports events to change discriminatory laws or policies, leading to improvements in human rights.