Christopher Fisher, PhD joined the TCNJ faculty in 2000 with a joint appointment in the African American studies and history departments, and beyond his service as a department chair, he chaired two of our standing committees, spearheaded a provost search, and co-chaired the Presidential Advisory Commission on Social Justice: Race and Educational Attainment established by then-President Gitenstein. His influence extends beyond TCNJ as well. Dr. Fisher has served as the vice chair of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and held prominent leadership roles in the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations, including as co-chair of the organizing committee for this summer’s annual conference in Toronto. Each of these endeavors benefited greatly from his leadership, which is characterized by transparency, thoughtfulness, creativity, and efficiency.
Dr. Fisher earned his BA in history and political science from Rutgers College and a PhD in history from Rutgers University. His research is focused on 20th century American diplomacy, the Cold War, and race politics in the United States.