She completed her Ph.D. in Sociology from Vanderbilt University (Ph.D. 2010), where she explored her interest in gender, health, social movements, and family. Her areas of expertise include sex and gender, health and illness, and social movements. Her dissertation compared breastfeeding activism in the U.S. and Canada, specifically the persuasive strategies used to get women to breastfeed rather than formula feed. Following graduate school, Harmony spent time with her family while staying engaged with coauthors and working as an adjunct at Tulane University and the University of New Orleans. She is passionate about engaging sociology and helping others develop a sociological imagination. Learn more about her work here.