Mia Brantley

Area(s) of Expertise

Mia Brantley is an Assistant Professor of Sociology. As a trained sociologist, her academic scholarship lies at the intersection of race, gender, and family within the context of health. Specifically, she utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to understand how the consequences of race shape the health and well-being of families. Her current research agenda includes: (1) How is race-related stress transmitted within Black Families, and (2) In what ways does race shape the well-being and lived experiences of Black mothers? Her goal is to provide both exploration and insight into the multiple pathways through which race-related stress impacts the well-being and lived experiences of families.