Sarah VanSleete

Sarah VanSleete is a faculty member at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Political Science. She contributes to the Initiative for Urban Research, focusing on social dynamics in the St. Louis Metro area.

Her research explores regional exclusivity, particularly the 'Where did you go to high school?' culture in St. Louis, analyzing its economic and reputational effects on transplants. Key areas include social integration challenges, corporate implications, and government policy impacts.

The submitted essay (2013) contextualizes her work in urban sociology and political science, highlighting trends in social exclusion, cultural dynamics, and community relations. No scientific awards or student advisement details are explicitly mentioned.