 Robert S. Smith, PhD
Dr. Robert S. Smith is the Director of the Center for Urban Research, Teaching & Outreach and Harry G. John Professor of History at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. His research and teaching interests include African American history, civil rights history, and exploring the intersections of race and law. Rob is the author of Black Liberation from Reconstruction to Black Lives Matter in the Debating American History Series, and Race, Labor & Civil Rights: Griggs v. Duke Power and the Struggle for Equal Employment Opportunity. Rob also serves on the Board of Curators for the Wisconsin Historical Society, is the Resident Historian for America’s Black Holocaust Museum, and is Chair of the Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission.
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 Angelina "Angie" Sandoval, MA
Angelina Sandoval is the Associate Director of Research and Internships at the Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO) at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. She is a dedicated researcher with a background in advocacy, social justice, and education policy, as demonstrated through her previous roles serving with Public Allies (an AmeriCorps program). She earned her MA in Political Science from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, where she was a member of the inaugural cohort of Milwaukee Area Practicum Fellow at College Possible Milwaukee, working on Family and Community Engagement. Her academic pursuits have led her to explore crucial policy issues associated with race, class, gender, and poverty. Angelina has actively contributed to academic and professional communities, presenting on topics like Black women's leadership and critical race theory legislation. Angelina is pivotal in fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. She oversees research initiatives, supervises interns, and collaborates with faculty and external partners to develop innovative programs aligned with CURTO's mission. Her extensive experience, interdisciplinary approach, and dedication to uplifting marginalized communities highlight her as a transformative figure within CURTO’s leadership team.
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 Benjamin Linzy, ABD
Benjamin Linzy is the Associate Director of Research and Operations at the Center for Urban Research, Teaching, & Outreach (CURTO). In this capacity, Ben plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing internal practices and systems to support CURTO's strategic initiatives. He collaborates closely with the CURTO Leadership Team (CLT) to shape organizational strategy and manage financial operations, ensuring efficient budgetary oversight and compliance with funding partners. Benjamin's leadership extends to representing CURTO externally and fostering collaborations with faculty and program coordinators to optimize research and grant management processes. With an academic background including an MA in Middle Eastern and North African history, an MS in criminal justice, and is nearing completion of his Ph.D. in American History from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, he brings extensive expertise in research areas such as international responses to genocide, domestic right-wing extremist movements, and transnational paramilitarism. Benjamin brings a robust blend of academic rigor and administrative acumen to his role, supporting CURTO in advancing its mission and objectives. He concurrently holds the role of Program Coordinator for Humanities Without Walls (HWW) at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, where he oversees a $1.3 million grant project in collaboration with the Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Benjamin remains dedicated to advancing educational opportunities and promoting social justice through his scholarly pursuits and community involvement.
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Theresa W. Tobin, PhD
Alexandra Gambacorta
Gabriel Velez, PhD
Lauren Instenes, MA
Iris Soto Ruiz, MA
Kathryn Storm
Drake Bentley
