Sherelle Roberts received her Ph.D. from the UK Department of Political Science in 2024.  Her research focuses on the political behavior of historically marginalized populations; specifically, Black women.

Her scholarship highlights the ways in which Black women interact with political institutions to set policy agendas, pass legislation, and build political power.  Roberts is an Emmy-winning journalist and political practitioner. She has more than a decade of combined experience in local and state government, as well as running political campaigns.

Sherelle subsequently joined the faculty of UK's Lewis Honors College.