Dr. Lesorogol researches international social development and the dynamics of social change processes. Her work in these areas is conducted through intensive fieldwork in rural Kenya in East Africa. Using a combination of ethnographic approaches and quantitative and qualitative methodologies, she investigates the impetus for and impacts of social change. In addition, she designs and implements capacity building community programs to enhance quality of life and opportunities for social development in rural Kenyan communities. Dr. Lesorogol’s wide-ranging research and community development work strongly informs the master’s level classes in diversity and development that she teaches at the Brown School. She also teaches a doctoral level course in Qualitative Research Methods.