Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Term Professor in Social Sciences
Professor of Sociology and Education
Director
Dr. Charles is the Center’s chief administrative officer, and directs the overall administrative functioning of the Center for Africana Studies, including its academic and co-curricular programs and research initiatives.
215.898.4965
ccharles@sas.upenn.edu
Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought
Professor of History
Faculty Associate Director
Dr. Savage is the Center’s Faculty Associate Director and
directs the Undergraduate Program, the PhD Program, and the
Certificate Program in Africana Studies.
215.898.4965
bdsavage@sas.upenn.edu
Associate Director
215.746.7096
ggarriso@sas.upenn.edu
Ms. Garrison is the Center’s administrator and manages the Center’s operations, including its academic and co-curricular programs and research initiatives.
Program Coordinator
215.746.7791
mhoust@sas.upenn.edu
Ms. Houston is the Center’s Program Coordinator and develops, coordinates, and implements the Center’s co-curricular programs.
Administrative Coordinator
215.898.4965
daviscl@sas.upenn.edu
Ms. Davis is the Center’s Administrative Coordinator, Undergraduate and Graduate Coordinator, and Assistant to the Director and Faculty Associate Director.
