Collegiate Affiliation
Sociology

Sierra Clark is a PhD candidate in Sociology whose research examines how racialized spatial inequalities shape environmental exposures and population health. Her dissertation examines how the legacy of discriminatory housing policies impact contemporary access to parks in Minneapolis. Drawing from spatial data, historical records, and mobility patterns, her research connects sociology, social epidemiology, and environmental justice to analyze how racial capitalism organizes uneven access to environmental amenities.

Educational Background & Specialties
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Educational Background

  • B.A.: Political Science, Truman State University

Specialties

  • spatial inequality
  • the social determinants of health
  • environmental justice
  • residential segregation
  • population health
  • urban sociology
  • policing public space
  • structural racism