Norma M. Rantisi

Norma M. Rantisi is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University. Her research spans political economy, economic geography, and urban studies, focusing on issues such as neoliberal governance, social enterprises, and economic restructuring in urban contexts.

• M.A. in Political Science (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
• M.R.P. in City and Regional Planning (Cornell University)
• Ph.D. in Geography (University of Toronto)

Rantisi's work explores the intersection of cultural economy, labor markets, and social innovation. She has conducted significant research on workforce intermediary social enterprises in Montreal and women's artisanal cooperatives in Palestine, examining their challenges and opportunities under neoliberal regimes.

Her recent publications analyze themes such as urban gentrification, state-led economic development, and the role of educational institutions in cultural industries. Her research often integrates system dynamics and relational economic geography frameworks.

As co-editor of Progressive City: Radical Alternatives, she contributes to critical urban studies discourse. She supervises PhD and MSc students on topics including AI ecosystems, participatory slum upgrading, and urban food systems.