WORK WITH PURPOSE
A space to gather and share what I’m building, studying, writing, and walking alongside—with care, clarity, and justice in mind.
Justice Through Research & Education
Research, teaching, and applied tools designed to advance justice—ranging from policy analysis and country condition reports to educational initiatives and ethical frameworks. This work supports legal advocacy, cross-cultural learning, and systemic reform.
Tribal Criminal Jurisdictional Authority Impact on Indigenous People's Safety and Access to Justice: A Multiple-Case Study
This dissertation examines the jurisdictional complexities that limit tribal authority and contribute to safety disparities in Indigenous communities. Through a multi-case study approach, it highlights how overlapping legal frameworks obstruct justice and proposes policy pathways for reform.
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The California Rancheria Termination Act of 1958: The Continuous Assertion of Tribal Governments for Self-Determination
Conference presentation exploring the long-term impacts of the Rancheria Act on tribal sovereignty in California, with a focus on Indigenous resistance, restoration efforts, and the ongoing pursuit of self-determination.
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Integration of Ignatian Principles in Emergency and Disaster Management Education
This article examines how Jesuit pedagogical values—such as reflection, discernment, and care for the whole person—can inform more ethical and inclusive approaches to emergency and disaster management education.
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Faith That Does Justice: Overcoming Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Issues in South Sudan Using Collaborative Online International Learning
This academic book chapter documents an international Jesuit partnership between Creighton University and Mazzolari Teachers College in South Sudan, highlighting how collaborative online learning can support inclusive, equitable teacher education. Grounded in Jesuit values and aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, the project fosters intercultural understanding, equity in education, and a pedagogy of hope.
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The Rooted in Mindfulness Policy Framework (The Rooted Wheel)
An interdisciplinary, values-centered model that supports ethical decision-making and justice-focused policy development through mindfulness and cultural awareness. Introduced at the 2025 International Conference on Advanced Research in Education at Oxford University, the framework is currently being used in leadership workshops and program evaluations.
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Select white papers, policy briefs, and country condition reports are not listed publicly but are available upon request for academic, advocacy, or professional use.
Writing Toward Change
Creative nonfiction and reflective writing that explore themes of identity, belonging, displacement, and justice. These works use personal narrative as a means of inquiry, connection, and social engagement.
Current works in development or under submission include:
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Who the Law Forgets: Auschwitz, America, and the Illusion of Justice
A reflective essay exploring memory, marginalization, and what legal systems choose to forget. Currently under revision.
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Teehooltsodii Still Remembers: Ten Years After the Gold King Mine Water Spill
A decade after toxic waste spilled into the San Juan River, this essay reflects on environmental trauma, Indigenous memory, and the long shadow of extractive industry in the American Southwest. Weaving personal reflection with historical context, it asks what is remembered, what is ignored, and what justice might require of us now.
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Dr. Karim Trueblood
is a researcher, writer, and educator focused on justice, policy, and cross-cultural understanding. She holds a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University, a master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management from Georgetown University, and is currently completing a master’s in nonfiction writing at Johns Hopkins University. Her work is rooted in a commitment to make research not only rigorous but also deeply accessible. Through this work, she explores how decolonizing academic writing can lead to more inclusive, resonant, and even enjoyable ways of engaging with complex issues.
