Dr. Geniece Crawford Mondé joins Furman University as an associate professor of sociology, where her teaching and research lie at the intersection of criminology, gender and race. She is the author of This is Our Freedom: Motherhood in the Shadow of the American Prison System (University of California Press), which chronicles the experiences of formerly incarcerated mothers. Her other scholarly passions include incorporating theoretical approaches into criminological analyses that center marginalized voices and examining civilian-police interactions. The diversity of her interests is reflected in both her academic and public facing writing in outlets such as NBC News, Inquest and Journal of Qualitative Criminal Justice and Criminology. Dr. Mondé has also provided commentary on social issues and criminal cases, most recently serving as an expert commentator on the television program Fatal Attraction, a show that focuses on women of color who are victims of crime.

Born in Mandeville, Jamaica and raised in Queens, New York, Dr. Mondé enjoys learning about students’ diverse pathways to college, whether they are the first in their family to attend college or come from a long line of college graduates. Teaching and mentoring students from all walks of life, who are seeking ways to stretch their understanding of social issues is her favorite aspect of being a college professor.

Prior to joining Furman, Dr. Mondé was on the faculty of Wingate University for a decade. In the past she has supervised student research projects and looks forward to guiding and collaborating with Furman students as they explore their interests.

Honors & Awards

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Recognition Award (Wingate University)
• Teaching Innovation Grant (Wingate University)
• The Center for Culture, Immigration and Youth Violence Prevention, University of California-Berkeley (Grant)
• Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston Research Grant

Education

• Ph.D., Harvard University
• A.M., Harvard University;
• B.A., Binghamton University