Emphasis
Practicing Sociology
Research Interests
Race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality inequality. Formation of cultural identity.
Current Career
Project Manager, Wells Fargo Bank
Before the Program
Being a mother and community member. Work: Project Manager, Wells Fargo Bank
Why Humboldt Public Sociology
- The skills and knowledge I would gain aligned with the types of community work that I was doing.
- I live in Humboldt and didn't want to relocate for school.
- I got my undergraduate degree at Humboldt in biology and knew that I would get a good education.
About Humboldt Public Sociology
- Start on your placement hours as soon as possible (for Practicing tract)
- Stay in contact with the Graduate Coordinator. Reach out to them for any advice or questions or to check on milestones often.
- Try to determine your thesis/project subject as early as possible so that you can maximize your work in the coursework and really apply what you are learning in the courses to your writing.
- If you aren't sure what might be a topic that you can accomplish, brainstorm with your advisor and the Graduate Coordinator early and often.
- Try to enjoy it! Even though it can be stressful, it's a privilege and is only a short moment in your life!
