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Kirk Harris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and serves as the Founding Director of the Center for Equity Practice & Planning Justice. His scholarly work centers on racial and economic equity, examining historic, systemic, and policy-based practices that undermine justice. He has played a pivotal role in national social justice initiatives, including APA’s social justice campaign and congressional testimonies on poverty and community development.
- BA, Rutgers College, Rutgers University
- M.P.A., Martin School of Public Administration and Public Policy, University of Kentucky
- J.D., Thomas Jefferson Law School
- Ph.D., City and Regional Planning, Cornell University
Dr. Harris bridges urban planning, public policy, and legal scholarship. His career spans academic leadership, federal collaboration during the Obama administration, and advocacy in systemic reform. He is admitted to multiple legal bars, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and his work emphasizes equitable urban development and policy analysis.
As Founding Director of the Center for Equity Practice & Planning Justice, he leads initiatives addressing structural inequities in planning practices. His congressional testimony highlights intersections of poverty, family dynamics, and community development, reflecting a commitment to translating research into actionable policy.
