Chandra Ward

Chandra Ward is an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), where her research focuses on urban sociology, public housing policy, and community geography. As an interdisciplinary scholar, she integrates insights from sociology, geography, and gender studies to examine displacement, urban development, and the well-being of marginalized communities.

• PhD in Sociology from Georgia State University
• MA in Sociology from Texas State University
• BA in Criminal Justice and Sociology

Dr. Ward’s work investigates how place-based social networks affect well-being, particularly among former public housing residents. She has extensively studied the impact of mega-events like the Olympics on urban displacement and political dynamics, with forthcoming research exploring race and power in Atlanta’s spatial development and the differential effects of housing relocation on seniors versus families. Her methodology combines community geography, spatial sociology, and visual sociology.

Scientific Awards: None mentioned.

In the classroom, Dr. Ward employs the Socratic method and service learning to foster critical inquiry and experiential engagement. She emphasizes open-mindedness and curiosity, aligning with her own passion for understanding social issues through research.