Samantha McIntyre

Samantha McIntyre is a graduate instructor in the Sociology Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), where she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology. She holds a B.A. in Communications and an M.A. in Sociology from UTK. Her research focuses on substance abuse recovery, harm reduction, and green criminology, with additional academic work in criminology. She teaches introductory and criminal justice courses as part of her graduate instructor role.

Education:

• B.A. in Communications, UTK
• M.A. in Sociology, UTK

Research Interests: McIntyre’s work explores intersections of criminology, substance abuse recovery, and environmental harm reduction. She actively engages with the Knoxville recovery community, volunteering and working in rehabilitation centers, and serves as a peer mentor for Rocky Top Recovery.