Joss Greene

Dr. Joss Greene (he/him) is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Davis, focusing on gender, punishment, labor, and social change. His work centers multiply marginalized transgender communities, particularly examining prison experiences, reentry challenges, and community care networks.

• PhD in Sociology, Columbia University (2021)
• M.A. in Women’s & Gender Studies, Rutgers University (2015)
• B.A. in History and Gender Studies, Scripps College (2011)

Research emphasizes:

• Transgender people's navigation of carceral systems
• Parole board decision-making processes
• Low-wage labor market experiences for trans women of color
• Social movement dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientific recognition includes:

• UC Davis Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research (2025)
• Multiple American Sociological Association (ASA) awards (2024-2022)
• Mills College Research Justice Fellowship (2021-2022)

His forthcoming book with University of California Press analyzes 80 years of queer/trans life in California prisons, while current projects investigate pandemic-era activism and trans labor exploitation.