Dr. Leontina Hormel, Principal Investigator

Dr. Leontina Hormel is a professor of sociology at the University of Idaho. She has been working with Syringa residents for years, motivated after learning that some of her students lived in the park.

Denessy Rodriguez, Former Lab Assistant

Denessy Rodriguez is a former undergraduate student at the University of Idaho. She majored in sociology-inequalities & globalization, with minors in psychology and women, gender, & sexuality studies. Her research opportunity with Dr. Leontina Hormel has made her passionate about issues surrounding fair and affordable housing and has continued the story of Syringa through her work at the Center for Digital Inquiry & Learning. Denessy plans to continue her education in sociology and seeing where that takes her!

Cynthia Ballesteros, Former Lab Assistant

Cynthia Ballesteros was born and raised in Nampa, Idaho. She attended the University of Idaho between 2013-2018. During her time at the University, she found her passion majoring in Sociology. She is thankful to the staff and faculty at the Sociology and Anthropology Department, especially Dr. Leontina Hormel and Dr. Kristin Haltinner, for the research opportunities she was able to be a part of. The Syringa Mobile Home research led by Dr. Leontina Hormel has greatly shaped Ballesteros’ understanding of low income housing, governmental, social and economic structure of mobile home parks. She hopes to pursue board membership on commissions dedicated to bettering the housing crisis in the greater Dallas area in the near future. Cynthia has moved to Dallas, Texas where she spends time with her fiance and puppy. She is excited to continue her business venture and her studies.

Kaela Watson, Former Lab Assistant

Kelsey Stevenson, Former Lab Assistant

Makayla Sundquist, Former Lab Assistant

Ashley Webb, Former Lab Assistant

Haylee Brister, Former Lab Assistant

Haylee Brister is a former lab assistant and undergraduate student. She studied Sociology and Psychology.

Lincoln Smith, Former Lab Assistant

Lincoln Smith is a former lab assistant and undergraduate student. He studied Economics, Business Economics, and Business Statistics.