Adam explores the ways in which individuals from marginalized communities understand their sense of self within contexts of oppression. As a diversity scientist, Adam builds upon and advances interdisciplinary approaches that acknowledge the systemic effects of racism, highlight the agentic nature of marginalized communities, and center the voices of these communities (e.g., critical race theory, critical adoption studies; see my papers: Kim & Lee, 2020; Lee et al., 2016; Yoo et al., 2018). Adam engages in two main lines of scholarship. First, he studies identity politicization and the development of coalitions, with an interest in supporting collective action between and amongst marginalized communities. Second, he studies the ways in which transnationally, transracially adopted individuals navigate the unique challenges of coming to terms with their adoption, their heritage, and their experiences of racialization.