Christine Drennon

Christine Drennon, an Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity University, has been a pivotal figure in urban research since joining the faculty in 2002. Her work bridges urban geography, community development, and social equity, focusing on San Antonio’s inner-city neighborhoods.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Geography, University of Texas-Austin
  • M.A. in Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • B.S. in Photography, Rochester Institute of Technology

Research Interests center on urban dynamics, including economic segregation, housing equity, and GIS applications. Her studies have influenced policy, such as San Antonio’s equity-based budget, and shaped national grants like the Promise Implementation Grant.

Recent Publications highlight themes in urban sociology, historical geography, and community-driven GIS, with projects spanning San Antonio and Balkan Peninsula case studies.

Awards:

• 2014 recipient of the Marilyn J. Gittell Activist Scholar Award for scholarship and social justice engagement.

Grants & Leadership: Directed Promise and Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants, fostering collaborations between academia and local communities. Her activism and research have redefined urban studies in San Antonio.