John Wallace

John Wallace is a Professor and Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development at the University of Pittsburgh. His work focuses on African American child and community well-being, with a focus on social determinants of health and equity.

• University of Pittsburgh
• Principal Investigator, Center on Race and Social Problems’ Comm-Univer-City Project
• Co-Principal Investigator, Pitt Assisted Communities and Schools (PACS) Project

Education:

• AB in Sociology, University of Chicago
• MA and PhD in Sociology, University of Michigan

Wallace’s research spans community-based participatory approaches to address adolescent problem behaviors, disparities in childhood asthma, and social entrepreneurship. He emphasizes two-generation interventions and partnerships between academia and underserved neighborhoods like Pittsburgh’s Homewood.

His publications focus on health disparities, substance use, community revitalization, and data-driven interventions. Funders include the National Institutes of Health, Richard King Mellon Foundation, and The Heinz Endowments.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow, American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (2018)
• BMe Leadership Award (2017)
• Martin Luther King Distinguished Individual Leadership Award (2017)
• YWCA Racial Justice Award (2016)
• Chancellor’s Distinguished Public Service Award (2015)
• Marilyn J. Gittell Activist Scholar Award (2012)

Wallace also leads Homewood Children’s Village and Operation Better Block, integrating faith-based organizations into community development efforts.