Degrees

MPA,  State and Local Management, University of Delaware (2003)

BA, Political Science, University of Delaware (1998)

Experience

2016–Present Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

2003–Present Delaware League of Local Governments, IPA Staff Liaison 

2021–2023 Delaware Municipal Clerks Institute Coordinator

2012–2016 Associate Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

2008–2012 Assistant Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

2004–2008 Policy Specialist II, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

2003–2004 Policy Researcher, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

2001–2003 Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

1999–2000 Criminal Case Manager, Drug Diversion Program, New Castle County Prothonotary’s Office (Wilmington, Del.)

1998–1999 Senior Court Clerk, Criminal Division, New Castle County Prothonotary’s Office (Wilmington, Del.)

1997–1998 Intern/Seasonal Clerk, State of Delaware, Office of the Attorney General (Wilmington, Del.)

Affiliations and Leadership

Affiliations

• American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
• Consortium of University Public Service Organizations (CUPSO)
• Delaware ACE Women's Network (DAWN)​

Leadership

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)

• PA Times Editorial Board – 2014–2016 (chair 2015–16)
• Awards Committee – 2017

Delaware ACE Women's Network (DAWN)

• Executive Committee – 2003–2020
• President – 2013–2014

Delaware Health Resources Board (gubernatorial appointment)

• 20​17–2021​

Selected Publications

“Delaware's Process for Projecting Demographic and Population Estimates– Overview, Evolution, and the Future Role of the Delaware Population Consortium." Policy Brief. Institute for Public Administration. With Sean O'Neill and Lindsay Prickett, August 2022.

“Trends and Challenges Related to Food Insecurity Among Rural Households with School-aged Children –Before, During, and Beyond the Pandemic." Policy Brief for the Delaware Food Resource Connection. Institute for Public Administration. With Nicole Minni, Emma Crowell, Sarah Pragg, June 2022.

“Green > Grey: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications for Delaware Green Infrastructure Landscape." Policy Brief. Institute for Public Administration. With Philip Barnes, Madison Matera, July 2021.

“Transportation Network Companies, Transportation Brokerage Companies, and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation." Policy Brief. Institute for Public Administration. With Alexa Timmreck, Marcia Scott, July 2020.

Research Interests

Health and aging-related policy issues (Senior center program evaluation and funding, aging in place), Intergenerational programs, Local government organizations, Public and nonprofit administration, infrastructure and transportation planning and policy, Training for local government officials, municipal clerks