Andrea Constant, an Institute for Population Research student affiliate and PhD candidate in sociology, has been elected Graduate Student Representative for the American Sociological Association's (ASA) Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities.

As Graduate Student Representative, Constant will serve as a liaison between graduate student members and section leadership, helping to promote engagement, professional development, and opportunities for student scholars interested in the study of race and ethnicity.

Constant is currently pursuing a doctorate in sociology at Ohio State and is expected to complete her PhD in 2028. Her scholarship examines issues of race and ethnicity, mental health, crime and deviance, immigration, Afro-Latinidad, Black feminisms, and Black and Latina girlhood studies. Her interdisciplinary research contributes to ongoing conversations about social inequality, identity, and wellbeing.

In addition to her emerging leadership within the discipline, Constant has established an impressive record of scholarly achievement. Her research has been published in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities and the American Journal of Public Health.

The ASA Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities is dedicated to advancing research, theory, and teaching on relationships among socially defined racial and ethnic groups. The section encourages scholarship that contributes to a broader understanding of race and ethnicity while fostering collaboration and professional development among sociologists.

Constant's election reflects both her growing leadership within the field and the national recognition of her scholarly contributions. Her service in this role will help strengthen connections among graduate student members and support the section's mission of advancing sociological research on race and ethnicity.

The Institute for Population Research congratulates Andrea on this achievement and looks forward to her continued contributions to the discipline and the broader community.