Raphael Chad

Raphael Chad is a Professor in the Communication Department at Santa Clara University (SCU), with a focus on sustainability and environmental justice. He serves as Faculty Associate for Sustainability Across the Curriculum at the Center for Sustainability.

• Research Interests: Community-engaged research, deliberative democracy, digital games for civic learning, and social equity.
• Awards: Recognized with a book award interview for his work on investigative reporting in 2018.

His recent publications emphasize environmental justice, campus sustainability initiatives, and the role of digital games in fostering empathy and civic engagement. Chad integrates participatory methods with community organizing and explores equity in deliberative processes, particularly in educational and environmental contexts.