Why the arts and humanities matter
I belong to various communities that emphasize the importance of the arts and humanities. Our most pressing problems today demand creative, historically-informed solutions. I served as the director of the Institute of Arts and Humanities at UCSD - a body committed to promoting equity and justice. IAH also emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary work.
Director, Institute of Arts and Humanities, UCSD (2019-22)
Associate Director, Institute of Arts and Humanities, UCSD (2018-19)
Growing through interdisciplinary collaboration
There is joy in learning from colleagues. In a Mellon-funded two-year seminar, faculty and graduate students gathered twice a month to read, discuss, and learn.
Sawyer Seminar Co-PI, UCSD (2018-19)
Understanding admissions
Admissions can be one of the most stressful and least understood parts of the university. Yet study after study shows just how connected college admissions can be to future success. I believe that all students should know how to access these resources.
UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools divisional representative (2018-19)
Chair, Committee on Undergraduate Admissions, UCSD (2018-19)
Board member, PATH, UCSD (2018-)
National and international organizations
Board member, Urban History journal (Cambridge UP)
Board member, Urban History Association
Immediate past president (2022). Served as president, Society of American City and Regional Planning History (2019-21)
Board member, Global Urban History Project (2017-). Co-organizer with Michael Goebel of GUHP mentorship panel on Radicalism and the City.
Southern California Urban Group co-organizer (2016-)
Former Editor for the Americas, Planning Perspectives (2015-2019)
