Christopher J. Prom

Dr. Christopher (Chris) Prom is Coordinator for Sponsored Research Development in the Library at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he previously served as Associate Dean for Digital Strategies and as Assistant University Archivist. From 2013-20, he served as Publications Editor and Chair of the Publications Board of Society of American Archivists, and he is also a Fellow of the Society. Chris is currently one of the leads for the Catalyzing African Community Archives for Social Good Project, which is developing an international partnership and training materials focused on building archival capacity. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Illinois.