Jodi O'Brien is a Professor of Sociology and Women and Gender Studies at Seattle University.
[2] She is the editor of the Encyclopedia of Gender and Society and co-editor of the “Contemporary Sociological Perspectives” book series.
[4] There was controversy when O'Brien was appointed dean of the college of arts and sciences at Marquette University.
The university rescinded the offer because some of her academic writings were at odds with the church's position on same-sex marriage.
Dozens of faculty took out a full-page ad in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, protesting Marquette's decision to withdraw O'Brien's appointment based on her sexual orientation.