Saint Peters University - Sociology - Faculty & Administration

Faculty & Administration

Saint Peter’s faculty members are scholars and expert teachers interested in preparing students for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global society.

Full-time Faculty

*Joseph McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Professor and Chair of Sociology and Urban Studies
B.A., M.A., Saint Peter’s College, Ed.D., Seton Hall University.
Office: Hilsdorf Hall, Room 302
Email: jmclaughlin@saintpeters.edu
Phone: (201) 761-6155

Prof. McLaughlin’s Biography
*David Surrey, Ph.D.

Director of Africana Studies
Professor of Sociology and Urban Studies
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, M.A., Ph.D., New School for Social Research.
Office: Hilsdorf Hall, Room 404
Email: dsurrey@saintpeters.edu
Phone: (201) 761-6152

Prof. Surrey’s Biography
Alex Trillo, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
B.A., University of California, Irvine, M.A., Ph.D., SUNY at Stonybrook.
Office: Hilsdorf Hall, Room 402
Email: atrillo@saintpeters.edu
Phone: (201) 761-6157
Devin Heyward, Ph.D.

Director of Gender and Sexuality Studies
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Assistant Professor
M.A., Ph.D., City University of NY (CUNY).
Email: dheyward@saintpeters.edu
Phone: (201) 761-6157

Prof. Heyward’s Biography
Jennifer Ayala

Professor
Director, The Center for Undocumented Students
The Graduate School at CUNY, Ph.D.
M.A., Ph.D., City University of NY (CUNY)
B.A., Montclair State University
Email: jayala@saintpeters.edu
Phone: (201) 761-6193

Prof. Ayala’s Biography