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Professor Steve Hanna of the University of Mary Washington is a distinguished human geographer whose work critically examines heritage tourism landscapes, the intersections of race and memory, and cartographic practices. His career spans decades of academic and applied research, often collaborating with students and institutions to produce impactful scholarly and public-facing outputs.
- Education:
- B.A. in Geography, Clark University (1987)
- M.A. in Geography, University of Vermont (1992)
- Ph.D. in Geography, University of Kentucky (1997)
Hanna’s research bridges theoretical and practical dimensions of geography. He has co-edited seminal works such as Mapping Tourism (2003) and Social Memory and Heritage Tourism Research Methodologies (2015), contributing to debates on cultural landscapes and spatial representation. His cartographic projects, frequently involving UMW students, have been published in academic journals and mainstream media like the Washington Post.
He actively engages with public history initiatives, including the Stafford African American Trail, and participates in community-oriented lectures through programs like Great Lives Lecture Series. Hanna’s work underscores geography’s role in addressing social and historical narratives through spatial analysis.
