Natalie P. Byfield

Dr. Natalie P. Byfield is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at St. John's University, Queens. She holds a Ph.D. from Fordham University and specializes in sociolinguistics, media studies, and the intersection of race, gender, and class. Her research examines how language and media shape societal power structures. Previously, she worked as a journalist for major publications like the New York Daily News and Time Magazine, contributing over 10 years of professional experience.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Fordham University

Her research interests include:

• Media representation and cultural studies
• Structural analysis of race, gender, and class
• Social theory and language use in power dynamics

Awards & Fellowships:

• Carla B. Howery Teaching Enhancement Grant (2011)
• Charles H. Revson Fellowship (Columbia University)
• National Science Foundation Fellowship

Dr. Byfield has held visiting roles at the Research and Evaluation Center, John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Her book Race, Media & the Central Park Jogger Story (2014) analyzes media narratives and racial justice.