People

Professor, Philosophy
Director, Parr Center for Ethics

Sarah Stroud is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Parr Center for Ethics at UNC. She works across central areas of moral philosophy, with a particular focus on foundational issues in moral psychology and moral theory and on the intersection of such issues with metaethics and the philosophy of action. Sarah has published papers on such topics as partiality, moral demandingness and overridingness, lying and testimony, practical irrationality, and the moral implications and significance of personal relationships. She holds degrees from Harvard (A.B.) and Princeton (Ph.D.).

Teaching Assistant Professor, Philosophy
Director of Outreach, Parr Center for Ethics

Michael Vazquez is Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Director of the award-winning Outreach Program at the Parr Center for Ethics. He received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020, and specializes in ancient philosophy and the philosophy of education. He is committed to forging lasting, democratic, and collaborative partnerships between the academy and the community, and to cultivating the philosophical voices of people of all ages. Michael serves on the Public Philosophy Committee of the American Philosophical Association (APA) and the Academic Advisory Board of the Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO). He is also a lecturer on the Social Foundations of Education for the Penn Graduate School of Education’s Mid-Career Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership.

Director of Undergraduate Programming, Parr Center for Ethics

Vanessa Moore is Director of Undergraduate Programming at the Parr Center for Ethics. Her professional background is in education, and she has experience creating meaningful programming, teaching, and working with young people of all ages. Most recently, she provided immigration support and enjoyed exploring Chapel Hill with international students and scholars at UNC’s ISSS office. Vanessa received her B.A. in American Studies and French Studies from Colby College, and her M.Ed. in Higher Education from Harvard University.

Administrative and Communications Coordinator, Parr Center for Ethics
Event Coordinator, National High School Ethics Bowl

Emily Krumberger (she/they) is an audio producer, educator, and creative who has a background in community media, youth work, and podcasting. Emily received her Master’s in Education from the University of Minnesota’s Youth Development Leadership program. Her field study focused on radio as a public space for youth leadership, civic dialogue, and governance. In 2018 she helped found, and later directed, the nonprofit Listen Up Youth Radio. Emily oversees the Parr Center’s administrative, communications, and financial functions, as well as managing the Parr Center’s physical space.

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Baylor University
Consulting Research Scientist, Parr Center for Ethics

Michael Prinzing is a philosopher and psychologist conducting research on the good life, encompassing happiness, well-being, and meaning in life. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University, and received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2022. In addition to serving as Principal Investigator on the Parr Center’s NHSEB Impact Study and related research and assessment projects, Michael is currently investigating how people think about purpose in life, as well as the relationship between environmentally friendly behaviors and individual well-being.

* Michael’s service to the NHSEB Executive Committee is on an ex officio advisory basis, and surrounds the aforementioned research and assessment programs.