Laura DeMarco

Laura DeMarco is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on the intersection of criminology and social stratification, particularly how the criminal justice system perpetuates inequalities related to race, economics, and legal contexts. She examines the stigma of criminal records, debt, mental health outcomes, and neighborhood disadvantage linked to criminal justice contact.

Education:

• B.A. in History and Sociology from SUNY Geneseo (2012)
• M.A. in Sociology from University at Albany, SUNY (2014)
• Ph.D. in Sociology from The Ohio State University (2020)

Her research interests explore how criminal justice systems exacerbate socioeconomic disparities through mechanisms like debt accumulation, neighborhood segregation, and mental health challenges. Recent work highlights racialized outcomes in criminal records' stigma and the collateral consequences of incarceration. Articles since 2016 reflect a growing focus on intersectional analysis of criminal justice impacts across demographic groups.

No scientific awards are listed. Her advising and grants activities are not detailed in the provided materials. She is affiliated with the Graduate Faculty in Sociology and contributes to institutional initiatives within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.