Mark Chupp is a prominent figure in academia and community development, currently serving as a Trustee at the National Peace Academy and an Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University. Chupp has a notable background in social justice, holding positions such as Co-Director of the Social Justice Institute and previous roles at Eastern Mennonite University and Cleveland State University. With extensive experience in conflict management, organizational behavior, and community engagement, Chupp has contributed to organizations like FutureHeights and the Violence Intervention Project. Educationally, Chupp earned a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from Case Western Reserve University, an MSW in Community Organization from the University of Michigan, and a BA in History and Peace Studies from Goshen College.