Michelle Crist
About Michelle Crist
Michelle Crist is a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant with extensive experience in sociology and anthropology education. She has worked at various institutions, including Salem State University and the University of Massachusetts Boston, and her research focuses on the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Michelle Crist serves as a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston. In this role, she has been involved in facilitating discussions in various sociology courses, including Introduction to Sociology, Social Inequality, and Women, Globalization, and Development. She prepares course syllabi, presentations, and discussions, focusing on creating an engaging online learning environment for her students. Her tenure at UMass Boston began in 2016, and she has contributed to the academic community for eight years.
Previous Experience at UMass Dartmouth
Before her current position, Michelle Crist worked as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth from 2019 to 2020. During her one-year tenure, she contributed to the sociology department by delivering lectures and engaging with students in various academic activities. This experience added to her teaching portfolio and enhanced her expertise in the field of sociology.
Educational Background and Expertise
Michelle Crist holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Her dissertation research specifically focused on the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Toledo, where she studied from 2009 to 2011 and 2005 to 2009, respectively. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Toledo.
Teaching Experience at Other Institutions
In addition to her current roles, Michelle Crist has extensive teaching experience at various institutions. She has served as Adjunct Faculty in Sociology at Owens Community College from 2011 to 2015 and has been an Adjunct Faculty member at The University of Toledo since 2011. Furthermore, she worked as an Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Roger Williams University from 2012 to 2015, which provided her with experience in academic administration.
Professional Experience in Non-Profit Sector
Michelle Crist has also worked in the non-profit sector as Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Old Colony YMCA in 2016. During her eight-month tenure in Brockton, Massachusetts, she was responsible for fundraising initiatives and community engagement efforts. This role complemented her academic career by providing insights into organizational dynamics and community service.