DeAnna Y. Smith, Ph.D., Sociology
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

PhD Candidate, University of Michigan

I study how Black families navigate routine state surveillance and the consequences of their navigation strategies for the wellbeing of Black children, parents, and other family members.

Research Interests: Child Welfare & Foster Care Systems, Communities & Neighborhood Systems, Community Engaged Research, Families & Family Systems, Formerly Incarcerated Individuals, Qualitative Methods, Criminal Legal System

Located in Chicago, IL