Tiffany M. Gill

Tiffany M. Gill serves as Associate Professor of History at Rutgers University's School of Arts and Sciences, Department of History. She joined Rutgers in 2020 after holding positions at other institutions including the University of Delaware where she was named Inaugural Cochran Scholar. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and a B.A. from Georgetown University.

Dr. Gill specializes in twentieth century African American history with particular focus on the intersection of black leisure and politics. Her research expertise spans black entrepreneurship, fashion and beauty studies, and black internationalism. She teaches courses including African American History since 1865, African American Women's History, History of Black Travel, and Black Business History, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to understanding black experiences in America.

Her scholarly publications demonstrate consistent engagement with black women's experiences across historical periods. From her early work on beauty culture in the early 20th century to recent analyses of millennial travel movements and digital media, her research traces the evolution of black women's agency through various social, economic, and cultural contexts. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues facing black communities.

Dr. Gill's scholarly recognition includes:

• Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Book Prize (2010)
• Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award from University of Texas (2010)
• National Endowment for the Humanities Scholar in Residence at Schomburg Center (2016-2017)
• Distinguished Lecturer for the Organization of American Historians (2015-)
• Leading Women in Higher Education by Diverse Issues in Higher Education (2018)

As an active scholar, Dr. Gill maintains professional affiliations with major historical organizations including the American Historical Association, Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History (Life Member), African American Intellectual History Society (Life Member), Association of Black Women Historians (Life Member), and Organization of American Historians. Her ongoing research continues to explore the connections between black leisure, politics, and economic empowerment.