Sociology & Criminology Department Strong Stories
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Henley Peatross, ’20, found that her strengths align perfectly with her majors: social work and criminology. She’ll continue to use her strengths while earning her Master of Social Work degree at NC State University,
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When Jennifer Lynn Campbell, ’18, applied to Meredith as a Wings student, she knew that she wanted to promote social movement and change. She has always had a passion for social justice and wanted to better understand why some people thrive and others struggle.
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La’Meshia Whittington, ’16, is co-founder of TW2 Inc., a nonprofit that she started when she was a teenager.
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As a Meredith student, Bri Crumbley, ’16, found her career path through a combination of her academic and extracurricular experiences.
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Sociology and political science major Ann-Michelle came to Meredith a leader and ready to become even stronger.
Contact Information
Amie Hess
Associate Professor of Sociology and Department Head Sociology & Criminology
210 Lux Hall
hessamie@meredith.edu
(919) 760-8016