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I am an Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Doctor of Public Administration Program Coordinator in the Department of Political Science at Valdosta State University. My research interests encompass public management, organizational theory and behavior, and human resource management, with a particular focus on public sector innovation, leadership, organizational culture, and organizational performance. My research examines how public leaders, managers, and employees collectively respond to internal and external workplace challenges to build more resilient, innovative, and inclusive public organizations that effectively serve diverse democratic communities.
Methodologically, I use quantitative research designs, including survey research and survey experiments, quasi-experimental approaches, regression and structural equation modeling (SEM), and moderated mediation. I also conduct cross-sector and cross-national comparative analyses.
I has been recognized with several awards from academic associations, including the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Public Management Research Association (PMRA), and Conference of Minority Public Administration (COMPA).
I hold a Ph.D. in Public Affairs and an M.S. in Social Data Analytics and Research from the University of Texas at Dallas. I also earned a B.A. in Public Administration and an M.P.P. from Korea University in South Korea.
Research & Teaching Interests:
Public Management and Leadership, Public Sector Innovation
Organizational Theory and Behavior, Human Resources Management
Performance Management, Research Design and Quantitative Methods