Sara Moore

Sara Moore is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department at Salem State University. She specializes in applying sociological theory to real-world community challenges, emphasizing collaboration with local organizations to address social inequities. Her teaching spans courses like SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology, SOC 349 Health, Illness, and the Body, and SOC 470 Capstone Seminar in Sociology.

Moore holds a B.S. from Shepherd University, an M.A. from The New School, and a Ph.D. from George Mason University. Her research focuses on gender, sexuality, health equity, and qualitative methods. She has collaborated with Salem’s Board of Health during the pandemic, advocating balanced public health strategies while advancing civic engagement initiatives.

Her work appears in journals like Humanity and Society and International Journal of Sociology of the Family, with recent contributions to textbook chapters on sociological theory. Moore’s awards include Salem State’s Civic Engagement Hall of Fame (2022) and recognition in Diverse magazine (2020).

She serves on Salem’s Board of Health and Food Policy Council, integrating academic expertise with local governance. Moore’s pedagogy emphasizes community-based learning, including internships and service projects, to foster student engagement with societal issues.