June Paul (they/them) is an Assistant Professor in the Social Work Department at Skidmore College, in Saratoga Springs, New York. Their research examines public and community-based programs and policies for vulnerable children, youth, and families with an explicit focus on intersectionality and disproportionality among dimensions of race, class, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Using a community-based approach, June investigates the origins, structures, and consequences of discrimination and social injustice in child welfare, juvenile justice, and other social service settings with a particular focus on advancing strategies for providing more equitable and effective care and services to LGBTQ+ youth. Prior to obtaining their PhD, June worked in the field of human services for nearly 17 years as a direct service practitioner, policy advisor, and statewide administrator in both public child welfare and education in Wisconsin. June has an MSW and PhD degree from the University of Wisconsin—Madison.