Meredith Kleykamp

Meredith Kleykamp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Maryland (College Park), affiliated with the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). Her work focuses on military sociology, veterans' transition issues, and social inequality within military and civilian contexts. She has contributed to policy-oriented research on gender integration in the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans' employment support systems, and the sociological implications of military service.

Her research spans interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly addressing policy recommendations for gender-integrated recruit training in the Marine Corps and analyzing public perceptions of veterans. She has also examined labor market outcomes for veterans, military spouses, and the socioeconomic trajectories of different veteran generations.

Key themes in her work include military justice systems, the role of organized labor in military communities, and the intersection of military identity with civilian transition planning. Her recent studies emphasize evidence-based policy design, such as evaluating federal programs supporting veterans' employment transitions and analyzing ethical challenges in military professions.