Maria Jackson is one of the nation鈥檚 leading authorities on the phenomenon known as creative placemaking. 

Her expertise is in comprehensive community revitalization, systems change, the dynamics of race and ethnicity and the roles of arts and culture in communities.

Jackson is an Institute Professor in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, with an appointment in The Design School. Jackson's position is a cross-appointment with the ASU College of Public Service and Community Solutions.