Dr. Patricia Maddox is a sociologist with expertise in sexuality & gender studies, youth culture, race and ethnicity and social theory with an emphasis on intersectionality. Her research interests include self-Identified women’s experiences in male dominated professions, first generation college students and academic belonging and LGBTQIA+ inclusive & comprehensive sex education. Dr. Maddox is a proud first generation college graduate who regularly teaches the First Year Experience course for first generation college students at St. Thomas. She is the faculty member for the Helping Professions Living Learning Community and is a trained faculty facilitator for the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. Read a recent Newsroom story about how Dr. Maddox has created a unique community engagement experience for her sociology students.
St. Thomas Excellence in Advising Award in Major, 2021
Presidents Civic Engagement Leadership Award, 2020