Faye Linda Wachs is in the sociology department at Cal Poly Pomona. She is the author of the forthcoming book Metamorphosis: Who we become after facial paralysis.

She received her Phd. in Sociology from the University of Southern California, along with a graduate certificate in gender studies. Her published work focuses on gender equity, health, fitness, media, sport, sexuality and consumerism. Her book, Body Panic: Gender, Health and the Selling of Fitness, co-authored with Shari Dworkin, was the recipient of the North American Society for Sport Sociology (NASSS) Distinguished Book Award in 2010. Aside from facial paralysis, her research focuses on youth, race and social media, and best practices in education. In her spare time, Dr. Wachs enjoys hiking, running, biking, sailing, knitting/crocheting/sewing and spending time with her family and dogs. 

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