Phoebe Martinez

Phoebe Martinez, Ph.D., is a distinguished scholar based at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She specializes in urban sociology, community development, social movements, and digital anthropology. Her research delves into how technology shapes modern societies, influences cultural practices, and transforms public spaces in major cities around the world. In 2023, she led an innovative project exploring the impact of virtual reality on community building within densely populated urban environments.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Phoebe co-founded Tech for Good, an organization dedicated to harnessing technology for positive social change. She holds a position as a research professor at UCLA's School of Public Affairs and serves as a senior research associate at the Urban Futures Centre in London. Among her notable works are "Building Bridges in the Digital Age" and "The Power of Pixels: How Technology Reshapes Society."

Phoebe's latest book, released in early December 2024, "Urban Echoes: The Voice of Cities in the 21st Century," has been receiving acclaim for its insightful analysis of the evolving relationship between people and their urban landscapes. Her work continues to inspire conversations about the future of our cities and the role technology plays in this transformation.