Christina Ciocca Eller

Christina Ciocca Eller serves as Assistant Professor of Sociology and Social Studies at Harvard University, holding a primary appointment in the Department of Sociology. She teaches undergraduate courses in Social Studies and graduate courses in Sociology, focusing on research methods, inequality, and race and ethnicity.

Her academic journey includes:

• Ph.D. in Sociology from Columbia University (2019)
• Graduate degrees in Women's Studies and Management Research from the University of Oxford (Timothy S. Healy Scholarship)
• Bachelor's degree from Georgetown University

Dr. Eller's research program centers on organizational processes of inequality, particularly within U.S. higher education. Using mixed methods, she investigates how colleges shape degree completion for underrepresented students, racial gaps in BA attainment, and school-to-work transitions. Her work bridges stratification, organizational sociology, and education, emphasizing the experiences of the "new majority" in higher education.

Analysis of her publication record shows a strong trajectory examining institutional drivers of inequality. Early work established her focus on college effects and racial disparities, while recent publications expand to international comparisons and policy applications, reflecting growing engagement with evidence-based governance.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• NAEd/Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship (2017)

Dr. Eller mentors students in sociology and social studies research, though specific advisees are not publicly listed. Her collaborative projects frequently involve international research teams examining comparative education systems and labor market outcomes. Prior to academia, she served as Chief Speechwriter and Communications Director at Georgetown University, bringing practical policy experience to her scholarly work.