Jacqueline Daugherty

Jacqueline Daugherty is an Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the Western Center for Social Impact & Innovation at Miami University. She holds a Ph.D. in Social and Cultural Foundations in Education from the University of Cincinnati. Her research and teaching focus on interdisciplinary topics such as reproductive health, environmental justice, educational equity, and social theory, with a strong emphasis on community-engaged scholarship.

• Affiliations: Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation, Institute for the Environment and Sustainability, Individualized Studies.
• Education: Ph.D., Social and Cultural Foundations in Education, University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Daugherty’s work bridges theory and practice, informed by her eight-year career in nonprofit social service organizations. She is recognized for her commitment to project-based learning and undergraduate research. Recent accolades include the 2022 University Top Professor Award and her role as an Altman Scholar.

Her courses address pressing social issues, such as the Flint Michigan Water Crisis, reparations as restorative justice, and the intersection of art and politics. She leads initiatives like Synthesis into Action, emphasizing applied learning.

• Labs/Initiatives: Western Center for Social Impact & Innovation, Miami University’s Institute for the Environment and Sustainability.