Teresa Cordova

Executive Director @Uic Great Cities Institute

https://greatcities.uic.eduAs an applied theorist, political economist, and community-based planner, Professor Córdova approaches her work as a scholarship of engagement in which research, pedagogy, and service are integrated. Throughout her career, Teresa has engaged with communities outside the university and is an expert in community/university partnerships. Her analysis of global/local dynamics, including impacts of global economic restructuring and the relationship between international trade and community development, informs her work.Dr. Córdova publishes in the fields of Community Development and Latino Studies.As Director of the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Teresa applies her years of experience and commitment towards addressing challenges facing cities and regions, while simultaneously advancing UIC’s Great Cities Commitment.