Kathleen Price
About Kathleen Price
Kathleen Price is a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant based in Boston, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in human trafficking research and education. She has contributed to quality improvement surveys for trafficking survivors and has worked at various educational institutions, including Simmons College and Harvard University.
Work at UMass Boston
Kathleen Price has been actively involved at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2014. She currently holds the position of Research Assistant, where she has contributed to various research initiatives over the past ten years. In addition to her research role, she has served as a Teaching Assistant since 2015. Her work at UMass Boston focuses on sociology and education, leveraging her extensive background in higher education and research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen Price has a solid educational foundation in sociology and education. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Boston, completing her studies from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Arts from Simmons University between 2003 and 2005. Her undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science in Education from Lesley University, completed in 1994. This academic background supports her expertise in research related to human trafficking and education.
Background in Higher Education Administration
Kathleen Price has a diverse background in higher education administration. She worked at Simmons College as a Higher Education Administrator and Teacher from 2003 to 2010. Earlier in her career, she served as Assistant to the Associate Dean at Harvard University from 2000 to 2002. These roles provided her with valuable experience in academic administration and teaching, which she has applied in her current positions.
Research Contributions and Initiatives
Kathleen Price has made significant contributions to research on human trafficking. She administered a Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance survey with survivors at Mass General’s Freedom Clinic. Her work includes developing interview protocols for sex trafficking survivors and buyers, as well as designing a survey to assess law enforcement attitudes toward the sex trade in Boston. She has also collaborated with principal investigators to edit survey content and formulate participant recruitment strategies.
Publications and Advocacy
Kathleen Price has published articles on human trafficking in various platforms, including The Daily Beast, Women Change Worlds, and Women=Books. Her advocacy work extends to legislative changes in Florida, where she contributed to ensuring that child sex trafficking victims are not involuntarily detained. Her efforts reflect a commitment to raising awareness and improving the conditions for vulnerable populations.