Andrea S. Boyles

Andrea S. Boyles is an Associate Professor in Sociology & Africana Studies at Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Kansas State University with concentrations in Gender and Criminology. Her research focuses on Black citizen-police interactions, neighborhood disorder, racial inequality, and community resilience. She has authored influential books on post-Ferguson America and suburban policing dynamics. Currently, she serves as a UN delegate for Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS).

Education: B.A. in English (Lincoln University of Missouri), M.A. in Sociology (Lincoln University of Missouri), Ph.D. in Sociology (Kansas State University).

Research Interests: As a feminist race scholar, Boyles examines intersections of race, gender, and class, with a focus on policing, incarceration effects, and structural inequality. Her fieldwork includes studies on incarcerated parents' impacts on children and community resilience in marginalized neighborhoods.

Public Engagement: Featured in documentaries, podcasts, and media outlets. Collaborates with organizations like Amnesty International and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE). Previously taught within the Missouri prison system.

Labs/Initiatives: Affiliated with Tulane Violence Prevention Institute, addressing societal and structural violence.