Louise Simmons, professor of social work, has been elected Chair of the Governing Board of the Urban Affairs Association, an international professional organization for urban scholars, researchers, and public service providers.

The Urban Affairs Association is dedicated to creating interdisciplinary spaces for engaging in intellectual and practical discussions about urban life. Through theoretical, empirical, and action-oriented research, the Association fosters diverse activities to understand and shape a more just and equitable urban world.

Simmons has served on the Governing Board for five years.