Jessie Finch

Jessie Finch serves as Assistant Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department at Northern Arizona University, with research spanning identity dynamics, racial microaggressions, and Latino health disparities across legal, educational, and public health contexts.

Her core research foci include:

• Identity Studies: Examining identity verification processes, competing identity standards, and professional self-image management in institutional settings
• Racial Microaggressions: Investigating how subtle racial discrimination impacts Latino health outcomes through stress pathways and acculturation
• Sociology of Law: Analyzing identity negotiation among legal professionals in border enforcement programs like Operation Streamline
• Experiential Learning: Developing innovative pedagogical approaches for large political science lecture courses using town hall simulations

Finch's publication trajectory (2017-2022) reveals consistent theoretical development in symbolic interactionism applied to real-world identity conflicts, with increasing policy relevance evidenced by citations in government reports and significant social media engagement (131+ shares). Her work bridges micro-level identity processes with macro-level structural inequalities.