Graduate Students

Degrees and Credentials: Aanuoluwapo (Aan) is completing a Masters in Tech Urban and Regional Planning from the Federal University of Tech, Akure. Aanuoluwapo also has a Bachelors in Tech Urban and Regional Planning from the Federal University of Tech, Akure. Dissertation: TBA Ph.D. Expected: 2024 CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ash1pFb8DUAUX1hmf8WKtJtydwiTpttB/view?usp=sharing

About: Adetunji (TJ) Omole is a PhD student in Public Policy (Fall 2025 cohort) with academic training in law and data science, holding degrees in U.S. law and data science and business analytics. His research focuses on the policy challenge of balancing the societal benefits of artificial intelligence with its potential risks and harms, particularly […]

Degrees and Credentials: Kingsford earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Political Science (Education) from the University of Education, Winneba, in Ghana, with highest honors. Building upon this robust foundation, he pursued an MA in Economics at Eastern Illinois University. Research Interests: Social Safety Nets, Impact Evaluation, International Development Policy and Applied Econometrics. Dissertation […]

Degrees and Credentials: Bakhytzhan has an MA in International Public Policy and Management from the University of Southern California. Bakhytzhan has a BA in International Economic Relationships from Karaganda State University and a BA in Jurisprudence from the Academy of Financial Police of the Agency of Financial Police of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Dissertation: TBA […]

Degrees and Credentials: Sarah holds an MBA from Endinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland. B.Sc. Accounting from Ahmadu Bellow University, Zaria.​ Research Interests: Sarah investigates how social and health policies impact the well-being of healthcare providers and population health. Her research interests include healthcare workforce burnout, preventive care utilization, and maternal health outcomes. By generating […]

Degrees and Credentials: Janine holds a Master’s degree in Latin American Studies from UNC Charlotte and Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil. Dissertation Topic: Improving public health outcomes by applying behavioral economics principles to health advisory messaging, particularly in the context of tropical diseases.

Degrees and Credentials: Samantha holds a B.A. in Political Science from Syracuse University, an M.A. in Political, Legal, and Economic Philosophy from Universität Berne, and an M.A. in Secondary Teaching from the American College of Education. Research Interests: AI/Tech, education, and environmental policy. Dissertation Topic: TBD Publications: Samantha’s upcoming publications will reflect her focus on […]

Degrees and Credentials: Masters in Computer Applications and Masters in Taxation and Business Laws. Worked as a member of Indian Revenue Service (IRS). Presently working as Managing editor of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly (NVSQ). Research Interests: Environmental policy, Taxation Policy Dissertation: TBD Ph.D. expected: 2025 CV: Resume_Nithya V – Nithya Venkatasubramanian.pdf – Google Drivehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/18hVWSPsf88A_e0S3L8xVTBuXbIZ7SHJE/view

Degrees and Credentials: Bre is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy with a focus on health policy. She holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree also in Political Science from North Carolina State University. Her research area of interest is state scope of practice laws for Certified Registered […]