Niki vonLockette

Dr. Niki vonLockette is an Associate Professor in African American Studies, Labor and Employment Relations, and Sociology at Pennsylvania State University. Her research examines racial and gender inequalities in labor markets, with expertise in residential segregation effects on employment opportunities and occupational segregation patterns.

Her research investigates segregation impacts on unemployment disparities, workplace diversity outcomes, racial wage gaps, and intersectional labor market barriers. Work combines demographic methods with economic sociology frameworks.

Recent publications analyze caregiving gaps across Europe, social capital in organ donation systems, and demographic trends in kinship networks. Research advances understanding of structural inequalities in work and health domains.

She has consulted for the U.S. Departments of Labor and Commerce on workforce inequality issues.