Kristin Richardson

Kristin Richardson is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Roanoke College. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology/Criminology from Virginia Tech, an M.S. in Applied Sociology from Clemson University, and dual B.A./B.S. degrees in Sociology and Human Resources from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Her research focuses on the cultural, political, and medical controversies surrounding marijuana in America.

• Ph.D. in Sociology/Criminology, Virginia Tech
• M.S. in Applied Sociology, Clemson University
• B.A. in Sociology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• B.S. in Human Resources, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Her work explores intersections of drug policy, cultural trends, and social implications of medical marijuana. She is certified as an instructor in the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program and holds a graduate certificate in Race and Social Policy from Virginia Tech.

Her recent publications contextualize marijuana debates within broader societal frameworks. She is available to engage with professional, social, or civic groups on these topics.