Mark Mussman

Dr. Mark is a passionate advocate, educator, and author dedicated to exposing housing inequalities and challenging misconceptions about homelessness. With a deep-rooted commitment to social justice, his expertise comes from years of hands-on experience—leading an adult basic education program, providing community education on homelessness, and directing a social service organization that delivers critical support to under-resourced communities.

Focusing on housing inequities in Cincinnati, Dr. Mark brings an interdisciplinary approach to analyzing and addressing systemic issues. As the author of Steal the Street (2022), Steal the Sidewalk (2023), and Steal the Sign (2024), he offers a sharp, insightful exploration of the housing crisis, gentrification, and displacement in the city.

During his time as Director of Education at the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, Dr. Mark led efforts to inform the public about homelessness and poverty, dismantling harmful stereotypes through innovative programs. He developed and facilitated Speaker’s Bureau presentations, guided educational tours, and conducted trainings with churches, companies, schools, and universities. He also coordinated the Cincinnati Urban Experience program, overseeing Alternative Break service-learning trips for groups nationwide.

His groundbreaking work includes Steal the Street: The Intersection of Homelessness and Gentrification (Parlor Press, 2022), a powerful collection of over 50 articles originally published in Streetvibes between 2015 and 2020. In addition to being a longtime contributor to Streetvibes, Dr. Mark has also served as its editor and layout manager, using journalism as a tool for advocacy and change.