Loyola University Chicago

Center for Urban Research and Learning

Staff and Visiting Scholars

With the creation of CURL, Loyola University Chicago greatly increased its commitment to university/community partnerships in the rebuilding of Chicago's neighborhoods. This partnership is further strengthened through its staff which reflects the capabilities and knowledge base of both the academic and community experiences.
View Past Scholars

Name Title Office # Phone/E-mail
Brett Coleman Assistant Research Professor Granada Center, 437 bcoleman4@luc.edu
Christine George Associate Research Professor Granada Center, 433.2 773.508.8533
cgeorg@luc.edu
Yasmeen Khayr Research Coordinator Granada Center, 443 773.508.8547
ykhayr@luc.edu
Gina Spitz Associate Research Professor Granada Center, 441 773.508.8529
gspitz@luc.edu
David Van Zytveld Director Granada Center, 445.2 773.508.8504
dvanzyt@luc.edu
Amanda Ward Assistant Research Professor Granada Center, 433.1 773.508.8532
award1@luc.edu
Philip Nyden, PhD Professor Emeritus of Sociology and CURL's Founding Director 847.328.9279 (home)
pnyden@luc.edu
Gabriela Fitz CURL Visiting Scholar gabi@thinktwicellc.com
Ronald Grzywinski CURL Visiting Scholar 312.391.1576
ron.grzywinski@mj73.net