Steve Corbett is an author and educator best known for his work in the field of community development and poverty alleviation. He co-authored the book "When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor ... and Yourself" with Brian Fikkert. The book provides insights into the complexity of poverty and offers principles and strategies for effective poverty alleviation efforts, emphasizing the importance of empowering the poor through asset-based development rather than dependency-creating aid. Corbett's background often involves applying a Christian perspective to community development, focusing on sustainable and holistic interventions. He has been associated with the Chalmers Center at Covenant College, where he has contributed to creating resources and training for individuals and organizations working to help the poor.