Alumni
Melissa Duscha
Education: MBA, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Schidler College of Business & Administration /Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS) Japan/Asia Focus, 2005 Research Interest: Melissa’s research interest focuses on the privatization of government services in general, and more specifically on the issue of private prisons and various types of contracting in state corrections services. Ph.D. […]
James Fuller
James holds a MA in Economics from University of Texas at Austin and a BA in Economics from East Tennessee State University. Dissertation: TBA Ph.D. Expected: 2023 CV:
Jingjing Gao
Research Interest: Health policy and social media Ph.D. Expected: May 2022 Dissertation: TBA CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EcR5rOnup_CL9WqwfYhHL1sStCoo55_8/view?usp=sharing Publications: PEER-REVIEWED BOOKS West, J.F., Gao, J., and Jang, S. (2021 in production). How Communication Technology is Stressing a Nation: A House Divided Cannot Stand. Lexington Books PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES Gao, J. (2022 In Press). The Complementary and Substitutive Value of […]
Jason Giersch
Dr. Giersch is an associate professor who teaches courses on American politics, research methods, state and local politics, politics & film, and education policy. He is also the associate director of the university’s Public Policy program. His research focuses on education policy, specifically the areas of school choice, high-stakes testing, segregation, and teacher quality, as […]
Cicily Hampton
Education: Master of Public Administration, American University Research Interest: Cicily’s research interests focuses on Economic Valuations and Assessments of Health Care, Health Information Technology, Health Care Reform, Racial and Ethnic Health Care Disparities, Improvement Standard, Observation Status, 24 Month Waiting Period for Medicare When did you graduate? May 2014 Current Job: Deputy Director, Operations and […]
Hakan Hekim
When did you graduate? Summer 2009 What are your best memories about being a graduate student in the PPOL graduate program? I have lots of memories about PPOL but I can’t forget our professors. They were helpful, friendly and always eager to solve my problems. What are the top 3 things you took away from […]
John Holder
Education: Master’s in Political Science, The George Washington University, 1993 Research Interest: John’s research interests include political parties, elections, voting behavior, education policy and welfare policy. His dissertation, in progress, involves an analysis of the political effects of recent election reforms in North Carolina. What are your best memories about being a graduate student in […]