Mary Maxfield

Mary Maxfield is a Post Doctoral Fellow in the Women's and Gender Studies program at Saint Louis University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from Saint Louis University and contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of gender, sexuality, and social justice.

Education:

• Ph.D., American Studies, Saint Louis University, 2022
• M.A., American Studies, Saint Louis University, 2018
• M.A., American Culture Studies, Bowling Green State University, 2016
• B.A., Creative Social Change, Fontbonne University, 2010

Her research focuses on LGBTQIA+ and feminist community formation, social justice activism, spatial politics, and the impact of digital technology on marginalized communities. She blends scholarly analysis with creative writing, contributing both academic and literary works to the discourse on identity and inclusion.

Her recent publications span feminist media studies, trauma discourse, and queer narratives, reflecting a consistent engagement with historical and contemporary activism. Her work often examines how space, both physical and digital, shapes community resilience and resistance.

Scientific Awards:

• Dissertation Fellowship, Saint Louis University, 2021-2022
• Young Adult Fiction Fellowship, Lambda Literary Emerging Writers Workshop, 2021
• Stone Soup Community Press Scholarship, 2021
• Divided City Summer Graduate Fellowship, Divided City Initiative, Center for the Humanities, Washington University in St. Louis, 2019

Mary Maxfield has been supported by competitive fellowships and awards that reflect her interdisciplinary excellence in both research and creative writing. While no formal grant details are listed, her fellowships indicate strong institutional and foundation support. She has not advised any students listed in the text. She is affiliated with scholarly and literary communities, contributing to journals and anthologies that center marginalized voices.