Graduate Students

Ivelisse
Emphasis

Teaching Sociology

Research Interests

Race & Ethnicity, Environmental Justice & Environmental Racism, Sex Work

Education/Career Goals

I look to pursue a Ph.D. in Sociology and teach in higher academia while continuing social activist work.

Aluka
Emphasis

Teaching & Practicing Sociology

Research Interests

The ways death and dying intersect with the environment, race, gender, class, ability, age, body politics, autonomy, etc.

Education/Career Goals

I aim to earn a PhD overseas and work as both a researcher and teacher.

Casey McCullough
Emphasis

Teaching Sociology

Research Interests

Gender/Sexuality studies, intersectional feminism, globalization, environmental racism, and environmental justice

Education/Career Goals

To work and research as an activist educator at the college/university level.

Daniela Tierra
Emphasis

Practicing Sociology

Research Interests

Critical Whiteness, K12 Ethnic Studies, Education Policy, Social Movements, Race and Ethnic Relations, Rural Policy, Transformative and Restorative Justice, Qualitative Research Methods

Education/Career Goals

Research and education policy focusing on the implementation of K12 Ethnic Studies in schools.

 

Evan
Emphasis

Practicing Sociology

Research Interests

Gerontology and Aging, Critical Theory, Crime and Deviance, Rural Houselessness, Social Movements.

Education/Career Goals

Finish the M.A. program then work as an organizer for a community nonprofit, eventually run for local elected office (city council/board of supervisors/state assembly/senate), and potentially attend a PhD program.

Jacob
Emphasis

Practicing Sociology

Research Interests

Netnography, Labeling Theory, Criminology, Technology, and Society

Education/Career Goals

Obtaining a Master's degree in Public Sociology and working within federal law enforcement.

Jae Smith
Emphasis

Practising Sociology

Research Interests

Epistemological Decolonization and Indigenization, Social Movements, Alternatives to Formal Schooling, Radical Education, Social Impacts of Waste in Schools

Education/Career Goals

Become an effective changemaker in education and engage others in doing the same at various levels.

Kat Nguyen
Emphasis

Practicing Sociology

Research Interests

Exploitation and displacement of marginalized groups, Feminism, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, bodies, class, immigration, globalization, rhetoric, environment

Education/Career Goals

To finish my Master’s then go back to San Jose, CA to work with the community I grew up in.

Maribel
Emphasis

Practicing Sociology

Research Interests

Generational Trauma in Black and Brown Bodies, IPV, Child Sexual Abuse

Education/Career Goals

Child Forensic Interviewer, Nonprofit work

Sabrina
Emphasis

Teaching Sociology

Research Interests

Sex Work, Sexuality, Gender, Deviance, and Qualitative Research Methods

Education/Career Goals

Teaching in the Department of Sociology and continuing research.

Seth Bradley
Emphasis

Practicing Sociology

Research Interests

Labor/Work and education, the role they have in society, and their relationship with social justice.

Education/Career Goals

Complete the Master's of Sociology program at Humboldt and continue my public service with an increased capacity and education.

Emphasis

Practicing

Education/Career Goals

Activism for low income Communities, Social Reform, Inequality and Social Class, Social Change, Theoretical Perspectives

 

Tina Orton-Owens
Emphasis

Practicing Sociology

Research Interests

I have a multi interest in research options, however research in regards to local disparities such as addiction related or local healthcare issues/resources.

Education/Career Goals

First thing complete the program, then find a rewarding and meaningful career that is an asset to the local community.

Winston Grady
Emphasis

Teaching Sociology

Research Interests

Critical Theory, Hegemony and Ideology, Cultural Capture, Socio-Political and Socio-Cultural Economy.

Education/Career Goals

MA in sociology via Humboldt, teaching at the community college level and union organizing.

Xandra Gradine
Emphasis

Teaching Sociology

Research Interests

Mental Health, Educational Policy, Student Success, Social Justice, Equity

Education/Career Goals

Research metrics related to mental health treatment and care; especially in assessing alternative methods of treatment and care outside the traditional (and often inaccessible) models. Serving as an educator and educational leader at an institution of higher learning.