Beth Mabry

Dr. Beth Mabry is a Professor of Leadership, Change, and Sociology at Antioch University's Graduate School of Leadership and Change, where she applies sociological perspectives to multidisciplinary leadership studies. With over 20 years' experience, she teaches graduate/undergraduate courses and mentors doctoral students in both on-site and hybrid formats. Her expertise spans quantitative/qualitative methods, including secondary data analysis of large datasets.

Education:

• Postdoctoral, Gerontology - University of Southern California (1999-2002)
• Fellowship, Multidisciplinary Research in Aging - National Institute on Aging
• PhD, Sociology - Virginia Tech (1999)
• MS, Adult Education - Virginia Tech (1994)
• BS, Sociology - Virginia Tech (1987)

Research Interests: Mabry's scholarship centers on aging, social policy, and intergenerational dynamics, examining systemic conflicts related to race, class, gender, and identity. She investigates how social structures influence community and organizational change, with particular focus on wellbeing across the lifespan. Her methodological strengths enable nuanced analysis of complex social systems.

Publication Trends: Mabry's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on life course transitions, family relationships, and societal wellbeing. Early works established frameworks for understanding intergenerational dynamics and emotional responses to social structures. Recent publications address contemporary issues including remote work impacts and caregiver training, maintaining her signature integration of sociological theory with practical applications.

Advising Experience: As dissertation chair and doctoral mentor for two decades, Mabry has guided numerous graduate students through research processes. She specializes in developing scholars capable of addressing complex social challenges through rigorous methodological approaches.