Michallene McDaniel

Michallene McDaniel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology & Human Services at the University of North Georgia (UNG). She has been teaching on the Gainesville campus since 2001 and is actively involved in UNG's consolidation efforts. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a security officer and a certified racquet stringer, experiences that inform her interdisciplinary perspectives.

Education:

• Ph.D., Sociology, University of Georgia (2011)
• Graduate Certificate, Women's Studies, University of Georgia (1998)
• M.A., Sociology, University of Georgia (1996)
• B.A., Sociology, University of North Florida (1993)
• A.A., Communications, Florida State University (1989)

Research/Special Interests: Dr. McDaniel’s work examines identity and meaning construction amid social change. Current projects include collaborations on personality-religiosity relationships and independent studies on LGBTQ+ identity formation through popular culture. She also explores cultural narratives, gender dynamics, and the sociology of religion and family violence.

Publications: Her work spans queer academia and gender studies, reflecting her commitment to understanding marginalized identities. Recent contributions include a chapter on queer academic resilience and a book review analyzing gender and religious texts.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants are listed, but she teaches courses addressing social justice, family violence, and HIV/AIDS. Her teaching emphasizes diverse populations and transformative education.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams are mentioned in her profile.