Dr. Jennifer G. Correa is a sociologist whose research examines the social, institutional, and environmental dimensions of border security and governance along the Texas–Mexico border. For the past fifteen years, she has conducted ethnographic research focused on how border enforcement agencies, security infrastructures, and state policies shape community life and regional forms of governance.

In collaboration with Dr. James Thomas (University of Mississippi), Dr. Correa has explored how demographic and organizational shifts within border enforcement reflect broader societal transformations. More recently, in partnership with Dr. Joseph Simpson (Texas A&M University–San Antonio), her work has expanded to address the environmental impacts of border development, with particular attention to the intersections of infrastructure, policy, and ecological concerns in border regions.

As an educator, Dr. Correa is committed to fostering a learning environment grounded in critical thinking, empirical analysis, and the application of sociological concepts. Her teaching equips students to engage with complex social systems and to apply sociological skills across a wide range of academic and professional pathways.