Samantha McLoughlin

Sam McLoughlin (she/her) is a PhD student in American Religions at Stanford University. Sam’s research explores American politics and religion with focus on the influence of white women on 20th century culture. Previous projects have included the STOP ERA movement, white women spiritualists’ appropriation of talking to the dead, and white abstract artist Paulina Peavy who communed with extraterrestrials and UFOs for much of the 20th century. She earned her MA in Religion and earned a BS in Political Science with a minor in Religion from Florida State University. 

M.A. Religion, Florida State University (2023)

B.S. Political Science, Florida State University (2021)