ABOUT ME

I am a lifelong learner who pursued a Ph.D. because I am committed to the process of producing high-quality, original research and the outcome of contributing knowledge about government and nonprofit services. A fundamental ingredient of good governance is ethical citizen-state interactions, holding implications for trust in democracy and a more just society. My work aims to expand public and nonprofit management theories through empirical methods (quantitative and qualitative) in ways relevant to academic, student, and practice audiences.

My research spans theories including administrative burden, performance accountability, and voice in organizations. I consider issues that disproportionately impact vulnerable groups by race, sex, and gender identity.