Marguerite Mills is a geographer and artist. She has been a core member and researcher of the Mapping Prejudice project since 2018. Mills holds a B.S. in Developmental Psychology and a master's in Geographic Information Science with a minor in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in the department of Geography, Environment and Society.
Mills' research takes a deep mapping approach, focusing on the intersection of private property and housing as a critical juncture for interrogating structural oppression and material inequality. As a cartographer, Mills uses spatial analysis, place-based narratives, and media-rich platforms to bring underrepresented stories to light. In addition to cartographic work, she is a theorist and writer in the area of property, housing, and inequality. For a sampling of her work, see their website.
When they aren't writing or making maps, Mills is a housing activist, advocating for the rights of unhoused neighbors in the Twin Cities. They can also be found exploring wild and underground places, drawing, painting, or pole dancing.