Department of Sociology
Dr. Holly Brandon
Associate Professor of Sociology
Faculty profile
About Dr. Holly Brandon
Holly Brandon teaches Introduction to Sociology and leads sections of First-Year Seminar on sustainable food systems. Her research examines food sovereignty movements, community-supported agriculture, and racial disparities in urban supermarket access. She directs collaborative community surveys with food pantries and urban farming initiatives throughout the Merrow Valley.
Dr. Holly Brandon is a member of the Department of Sociology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Sociology of food
- Food sovereignty
- Urban agriculture
- Community food security
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 417
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Holly Brandon isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
In 2026–27 Dr. Holly Brandon teaches sections of FYS 101; your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub. Other teaching rotates by year. For the department's courses, see the Department of Sociology.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.