Kaitlyn McCracken

Kaitlyn McCracken (she/her), Research Assistant

Kaitlyn originally joined Springtide as a research intern. Now, she works with the research team as a Research Assistant. She appreciates Springtide’s focus on teenagers and young adults and the opportunity to analyze stories through a research lens. Kaitlyn graduated from Asbury University, majoring in sociology and English. She intends to pursue a Ph.D. in sociology, focusing on research narrative sociology and collective storytelling in the Appalachian region. When not working, Kaitlyn enjoys writing poetry and creative nonfiction and making/listening to folk & bluegrass music.