Brad Stephens

Brad Stephens is currently a PhD student in planning, governance and globalization at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). He holds a BA in religion from Centre College, in Kentucky, and an MS in forestry from Virginia Tech. His current research is focused on the impact of trust on community development and social change. He facilitates the Community Change Collaborative for the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance, cohosts the “Social Science for Public Good” podcast series, and serves as Managing Editor of the academic journal Community Change.