The purpose of the Section on Sociological Practice and Public Sociology is to advance sociologically-informed research and practice, to further public discussion of sociological issues, and to promote the use of sociology to inform public policy.

Bylaws
Annual Report (2024)
Award Recipient History

Chair: Caren Arbeit, RTI International
Chair-Elect: Shirley A. Jackson, Portland State University
Past Chair: Julia “Jill” Waity, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Section Secretary/Treasurer: Carrie Smith, Millersville University
Danielle Duran, Northeastern University (Student Representative)
Martha A. Martinez, DePaul University
Brandon McReynolds, Metro United Way
Lorella Palazzo, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute
Carmel Price, University of Michigan – Dearborn
Allison Roberts, Tennessee Department of Health
Kristin Heck Sajadi, University of Louisville (Student Representative)
Marie Skoczylas, Highmark Health
Marybeth C. Stalp, University of Northern Iowa
Sandra S. Stone, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Linda Treiber, Kennesaw State University
Ashley Vancil-Leap, Mississippi State University

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