Stephen J. Sills, Ph.D. (Arizona State University) is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Housing and Community Studies. He holds a Bachelor’s in Spanish from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, and both a Master’s and PhD in Sociology from Arizona State University. His primary scholarship focuses on social justice, labor rights, and reducing barriers to immigrant incorporation by ensuring access to fair housing. He has authored scholarly articles on survey research methods, mixed-methodology, and culturally sensitive program evaluation. He is experienced in the development of research protocols for program evaluation, community needs assessment, and demographic analysis. His work on housing opportunities for immigrants and minorities has been featured in the academic and public press and has led to several major studies on fair housing, including the Piedmont Triad Regional Fair Housing Equity Assessment (FHEA).