Kathryn Quick is an accomplished academic and community development professional with extensive experience in higher education and urban planning. Currently serving as the Gross Family Chair and Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, Kathryn Quick also holds the position of Academic Co-Director at the Center for Integrative Leadership. Previous roles include Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota and Community Development Manager for both the City of Garden Grove and the City of Alameda. Kathryn Quick earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Planning from UC Irvine and a Master of City and Regional Planning with a focus on Environmental Planning from the University of California, Berkeley.