Amy Miller

Amy Miller is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Justice Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Oregon, alongside an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Oregon and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Northern Iowa. Her research focuses on intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality, reproductive justice, health and medicine, racial disparities in sentencing, and qualitative research methods. She is affiliated with FGCU's College of Arts & Sciences and can be reached at MERWIN 0192 or via email at acmiller@fgcu.edu.

Education:

• Ph.D., Sociology, University of Oregon
• M.A., Sociology, University of Oregon
• B.A., Sociology, University of Northern Iowa

Research Interests:

Dr. Miller’s work examines structural inequities through a sociological lens, particularly in contexts of criminal justice and healthcare. Her expertise in qualitative methods allows her to explore lived experiences and systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities. Key themes include reproductive justice frameworks, disparities in sentencing practices, and the sociocultural dimensions of health inequities.

No publications or awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her current professional focus appears centered on teaching and research within FGCU’s Justice Studies program.