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Anna-Marie Opgenorth is a first-year PhD student in Civil Society & Community Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her research focuses on how deeply ingrained beliefs in Western culture shape the built environment, particularly in urban housing. She is deeply curious about the complexities of cities as living systems and how physical manifestations of prevailing power structures translate into lived realities. Anna-Marie is inspired to develop a transdisciplinary practice that engages researchers from various fields including art, history, design, philosophy, sociology, geography, Indigenous studies, urban planning, real estate, and economics. Her aim is to identify leverage points for participatory action that facilitates systemic migration justice while maintaining awareness that program outcomes cannot be fully anticipated. With extensive professional experience across the civic, private, and public sectors, she has influenced the built environment through roles in historic preservation advocacy, urban planning, and nonprofit administration. Anna-Marie has also contributed to impactful community legacy events and programs, drawing tens of thousands to panel discussions and educational initiatives.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences