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Susan Phillips is a Professor of Environmental Analysis at Pitzer College, focusing on intersections of social justice, criminology, and urban studies. Her work critically examines federal policies on gangs and drugs, their impact on communities of color, and environmental justice issues.
- Education: MA and PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles; BA from California State University, Dominguez Hills
Phillips' research spans Social Justice, Cultural Anthropology, and Environmental Analysis. Her publications explore gang networks, tattoo removal as identity negotiation, and the socio-spatial consequences of policing. She has contributed to legal debates on strip-searching policies and gang behavior.
Her recent work addresses urban governance, racial inequality, and policy advocacy, with a focus on ethnographic methods and critical race theory. Notable contributions include the book Operation Fly Trap and op-eds on legal reforms.
- Scientific Award: Soros Justice Media fellowship (2007-08)
Phillips collaborates with the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability and contributes to programs in Environmental Analysis and American Studies.
