Jennifer Stevens

Jennifer Stevens is a Professor of the Practice at Boise State University, affiliated with the Department of History in the College of Arts and Science and the Urban Studies and Community Development Program in the School of Public Service. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis and operates Stevens Historical Research Associates, a historical consultancy firm.

• Roles: Partners with Boise State to develop community-university collaborations, secure internships, and guide student capstone projects.
• Expertise: Specializes in environmental history, urban planning, land/water/transportation history, and U.S. business history. Her work emphasizes applying historical analysis to policy and contemporary urban/rural challenges.
• Community Engagement: Serves on Boise’s Planning and Zoning Commission and previously on the Historic Preservation Commission, actively addressing local land use issues.

Dr. Stevens’ interdisciplinary approach bridges historical scholarship with public policy, emphasizing civic innovation and community development. Her award-winning research underscores the practical relevance of history in shaping modern urban and environmental decision-making.