Alumni

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Iván Flores Martínez
I am an experienced public policy researcher proficient in data analysis and quantitative methods. My research agenda consists of analyzing the effects that the “ War on Drugs” in Mexico has on citizens’ attitudes and behaviors. Read More

Silva Mathema
Current Job: Senior Policy Analyst, Center for American Progress Read More

Mary Jo McGowan
Education: PhD Public Policy, UNC Charlotte 2014 MA, Baylor University 1993 Research Interest: Mary Jo’s interest focuses on Legislative Complexity, Campaign Finance Reform, and Economic Development. Current Research: Mary Jo’s current research focuses on Plain Language and Campaign Finance Reform Dissertation Title: BCRA: Before Campaigning Retain an Attorney – Do Complex Campaign Regulations Lead to […]


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Carrie Nelson
Carrie Nelson is nearing completion of the Public Policy Certificate Program at UNC Charlotte. She is a Guardian Ad Litem for the North Carolina Judicial Branch. Carrie has an MBA from the University of Miami and a BS in Marketing from The Ohio State University. Dissertation: TBA Certificate in Public Policy Expected: 2022 CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X3W8qQPSHoVtgp9dvIagyJFR7X3Pt4_W/view?usp=sharing

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Robert Pinka
Robert began working as an RA in Public Policy summer 2020. Robert is joining the program full-time. Degrees and Credentials: Masters in Ethics and Applied Philosophy at UNC Charlotte. BS in Direct and Interactive Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Dissertation: TBA Ph.D. Expected: 2025 CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrcDfLidtz4JF3JQbD66d3UdEvjdjNYd/view?usp=sharing Publications: Pinka, R. Synthetic Deliberation: Can Emulated […]
