ALANA ANTON
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
Sociologist and policy researcher focused on quantitative and qualitative analysis of health access, public infrastructure, and state policy in underserved Virginia communities. Produces peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and data visualizations that translate complex findings into clear guidance for academic, public, and community audiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Radford University
Radford, Virginia
08.2024 - Current
- Taught undergraduate courses at Radford University.
- Created syllabi, assignments, and grading rubrics for department courses.
- Advised students on academic plans and career goals.
- Evaluated research methods, ensured survey transparency, and synthesized data for academic journal submissions, contributing to publication quality.
- Served on department and university committees supporting academic operations.
- Contributed to development of departmental policies, procedures, and activities, supporting continuous improvement of educational programs.
- Attended meetings with administrators, deans, and other key stakeholders regarding curricular matters.
Graduate Research Assistant
Georgia State
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported Georgia State faculty with literature reviews and research summaries
- Collected survey and interview data using Georgia State research protocols
- Cleaned and organized datasets for analysis in Georgia State studies
- Prepared reports, presentations, and reference materials for Georgia State projects
- Assisted with grant proposal drafts and supporting documentation
- Managed participant communication and scheduled research sessions
- Organized, managed, and maintained databases for research projects.
- Gathered, reviewed and summarized literature from scientific journals.
- Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on wide range of data.
Education
Ph.D. - Sociology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01-2023
M.A. - Sociology
University of West Georgia
01-2012
B.A. - Sociology
University of West Georgia
01-2010
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Research & Data Methods: Quantitative Data Analysis, Qualitative Discourse Analysis (Van Dijk & Van Leeuwen frameworks), Survey Design, Text Mining, Policy Evaluation
- Research methods
- Statistical analysis
- Survey design
- Research program planning
- Software & Data Tools: R Statistical Package, MS Excel (Advanced), Google Workspace, IPUMS
- Qualitative Coding Software (NVivo/MAXQDA/Dedoose)
- Data Communication: Infographic Design, Data Visualization, Report Drafting, Op-Eds, Policy Briefs
- Academic publishing
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS & WRITTEN PRODUCTS
- Anton, Alana. "Reporting on Dental Health in Appalachia: A Critical Discourse Analysis." Journal of Appalachian Studies.
- Anton, Alana. Hillbilly Health, University of Kentucky Press/in process.
- Anton, Alana. Dumb Hillbillies? University of TN-Knox
- Author of multiple public-facing policy summaries, course syllabi, and research briefs analyzing municipal planning, regional transit, and public health infrastructure.
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Radford University
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Georgia State
08.2019 - 06.2022
Ph.D. - Sociology
Georgia State University
M.A. - Sociology
University of West Georgia
B.A. - Sociology
University of West Georgia