Faculty
Yonn Dierwechter, Ph.D.
Professor
Education
2001 Geography and Environment, London School of Economics, Ph.D.
1993 Urban and Regional Planning, Cornell University, M.A.
1988 History, University of Iowa, B.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 217
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4504
yonn@uw.edu
Anthony Falit-Baiamonte, M.A., Ph.C.
Assistant Teaching Professor
Education
1999 Geography, University of Washington, Ph.C., ABD
1999 Geography, Hunter College of The City University of New York, M.A.
1988 New York University, B.A.
Selected Works | Curriculum Vitae
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 211
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4704
afb@uw.edu
Lisa Hoffman, Ph.D.
Professor
Education
2000 Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, Ph.D.
1993 Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, M.A.
1992 China Regional Studies, University of Washington, M.A.
1998 Philosophy, Yale University, B.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 307
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-5895
hoffmanl@uw.edu
Matthew Kelley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Education
2007 Geography, The Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D.
2011 Geography, California University at Los Angeles, M.A.
1999 Philosophy, University of California, B.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 309
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4679
mjk3ll3y@uw.edu
Gregory Lund, M.G.I.S.
Assistant Teaching Professor & Lab Manager
Education
2013 Geographic Information Systems, University of Washington, M.G.I.S.
2009 Geographic Information Systems (GIS), University of Washington, Tacoma, Cert.
1998 Education, State University of New York, Brockport, M.S.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 308
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4873
gwlgis@uw.edu
Ali Modarres, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor
Assistant Chancellor for Office of Community Partnerships
Education
1990 Geography, University of Arizona, Ph.D.
1985 Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona, M.L.A.
1983 Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona, B.L.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 317
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-5706
modarres@uw.edu
J. Mark Pendras, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Education
2005 Geography, Rutgers University, Ph.D.
1999 Geography, Rutgers University, M.A.
1994 International Studies, University of Washington, B.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 311
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4732
pendras@uw.edu
Jessi Quizar, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Education
2014 American Studies and Ethnicity, University of Southern California, Ph.D.
2006 Sociology, University of Southern California, M.A.
2001 Sociology, Colorado College, B.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 213
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-5830
jquizar@uw.edu
Bára Šafářová, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Education
2019 Architecture, Texas A&M University, Ph.D.
2019 Urban Planning, Texas A&M University, M.U.P.
2011 Architecture (RIBA2), London Metropolitan University, London, UK, Diploma
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 312
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4673
bsafar@uw.edu
Emma Slager, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Education
2018 Geography, University of Washington, Ph.D.
2013 Geography, University of Oregon, M.A.
2010 Geography, Calvin College, B.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 302
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4798
ejslager@uw.edu
Anne Taufen, Ph.D.,M.G.A
Professor
Education
2007 Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, Ph.D.
2000 Government Administration, University of Pennsylvania, M.G.A
1995 English and French Literature, University of Virginia, B.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 209
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4319
atw5@uw.edu
Davon Woodard, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Education
2021 Planning, Governance and Globalization, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Ph.D.
2015 Economics and Policy Analysis (Urban Economics and Business Strategy), DePaul University, M.S.
2015 Business (Predictive Analytics), DePaul University, M.B.A.
2001 Public Policy and Psychology, Michigan State University, B.S.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 310
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4761
davon@uw.edu
Anaid Yerena, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Education
2015 Planning, Policy, and Design, University of California, Ph.D.
2009 Urban and Regional Planning, University of California, Irvine, M.U.R.P.
2004 Architecture, Universidad de Monterrey, Monterrey, B. Arch.
Contact
Pinkerton Building, 311
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4910
yerena@uw.edu
Part-Time, Affiliate, and Adjunct Faculty
Jennifer Arnold, Ph.D.
Affiliate Assistant Professor
Education
2011 Interdisciplinary Ecology, University of Florida, Ph.D.
Contact
jsarnold@uw.edu
Rubén Casas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Urban Studies
Education
2016 Doctor of Philosophy in English, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
2008 Master of Fine Arts in English, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
2006 Master of Arts in English, Chapman University, Orange, California
2004 Bachelor of Fine Arts in English, Chapman University, Orange, California
Contact
McDonald-Smith Hall, 310B
Campus Box 358436
(253) 692-4483
rcasas@uw.edu
Will McKeithen, Ph.D.
Affiliate Assistant Professor
Lecturer, Department of Geography
Education
2020 Geography, University of Washington, Ph.D.
2016 Graduate Certificate in Sexuality and Queer Studies, University of Washington
2014 Geography, University of Washington, M.A.
Contact
wmck@uw.edu
Pierpaolo Mudu, Ph.D.
Affiliate Professor
Education
2000 Economic Geography, University of Rome, Ph.D.
Contact
pmudu@uw.edu
Gareth Roe
Part-Time Lecturer
Education
1990 Urban and Regional Planning, Western Washington University, B.A., AICP
Contact
gvroe@uw.edu
Ko Wibowo
Part-Time Lecturer
Education
1996 Architecture, Texas A&M University, M. Arch.
1994 Architecture, Parahyangan Catholic University, B. Arch.
Contact
wibowo@uw.edu
Tamiko Nimura
Affiliate Professor
Education
2004 University of Washington, Seattle, PhD, English
2000 University of Washington, Seattle, MA, English
1995 University of California, Berkeley, BA, English
Roger Morton
Affiliate Professor
Education
2003 University of California, Irvine, PhD, Philosophy and Regional Planning
1998 California State University, Fullerton, M. Public Administration
1992 Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, B.A.
Emeritus Faculty
Brian Coffey, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Education
1982 Geography, University of Oregon, Ph.D.
1976 Geography, University of Akron, M.A.
1971 Geography, Ohio State Univerity, B.A.
Selected Works
James W. ("JW") Harrington Jr., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Education
1983 Geography, University of Washington, Ph.D.
1980 Geography, University of Washington, M.A.
1977 Urban Studies, Harvard University, B.A.
Linda Hurley Ishem, Ph.D.
Emeritus Associate Teaching Professor
Education
2008 Social Welfare, University of Washington, School of Social Work, Ph.D.
1987 Management, Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Business, M.B.A.
1976 Psychology and Black Studies, Wellesley College, B.A.
Staff
Michelle Miller
Director of Academic and Financial Operations
Education
Master of Business Administration, Capella University, M.B.A
Environmental Sciences, University of Washington, Tacoma, B.S.
Contact
Pinkerton Building (PNK), 313
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-4850
mmiller9@uw.edu
Sarah Young
Interim Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Advisor
Education
2010 Urban Studies, University of Washington, Tacoma, B.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building (PNK), 221
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-5879
youngsm@uw.edu
Danielle Natividad
Program Coordinator
Education
2014 English Language and Literature, Bryn Athyn College, B.A.
Contact
Pinkerton Building (PNK), 300
Campus Box 358437
(253) 692-5880
dnativ@uw.edu
