Catherine McNamee

Dr. Catherine McNamee is a Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. Her research focuses on family dynamics, inclusion and identity, and quantitative methodologies. She holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, and a postdoctoral fellowship from Penn State University. Her work addresses topics such as LGBTQ+ dating experiences, deaf children's well-being, and prison misconduct. She supervises PhD students on themes like Black women's relationships, childhood trauma, and refugee migration. She teaches modules on modern families, quantitative analysis, and social theory.

• Education: B.A. (UNC-Chapel Hill), M.A./Ph.D. (UT-Austin), Postdoc (Penn State)
• Research Themes: Family processes, inclusion/identity studies, demography
• Recent Projects: LGBTQ+ university dating, deaf youth well-being, youth justice over-representation

Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly reducing inequalities and promoting quality education. She collaborates with governmental and community organizations to ensure policy impact. Awards include a 2014 nomination for the Men In Families award. She actively participates in conferences and workshops, including events on prison systems and child rights.