FIU Public Policy and Administration

Student Highlight: Ariel Powell Ariel Powell, a Ph.D.Candidate in Public Affairs at Florida International University has been selected to participate in the 2025 Building Future Faculty (BFF) Program at North Carolina State University.   The BFF Program is a two-and-a-half-day workshop that prepares graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for faculty careers by providing insights and resources to help them navigate the academic landscape. Ariel is a doctoral student in her fifth year of our Ph.D. program. Dr. Emel Ganapati and Dr. Milena Neshkova co-chair Ariel’s dissertation committee.  Ariel's acceptance into this historic program reflects her dedication to research, scholarship, and service within her field Congratulations, Ariel! We are incredibly proud of you! #floridainternationaluniversity #ncstate #FIU #PublicAffairs                #PAWSUP #phd #phdlife #phdcandidate #futurefaculty#leaders #leadership #forwardthinking  #innovative #unstoppable Florida International University North Carolina State University Kenneth A. Jessell Shlomi Dinar FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration University Graduate School at FIU FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership FIU Alumni ASPA South Florida Chapter NFBPA South Florida Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

Faculty Highlight: Milena Neshkova Dr. Milena Neshkova received the William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award at the Annual McKnight Doctoral Fellows Meeting held on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Tampa, FL. As an honoree, she was presented with a plaque and a monetary award for her "Outstanding Contribution to the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program." Dr. Neshkova was nominated by Marjorie De la Cruz, a McKnight fellow and a doctoral student whom she serves as a major professor, Dr. Neshkova and Marjorie both addressed the audience during the event. In her remarks, Marjorie highlighted the reasons she nominated Dr. Neshkova. In her acceptance speech, Dr. Neshkova expressed that this award touched the softest spot of her professional heart - the one dedicated to her Ph.D family - and that there was no greater reward for a teacher than being appreciated by her students. Congratulations to Dr. Milena Neshkova and Marjorie De la Cruz for their remarkable achievements! We are incredibly proud of you! Photo 1: Dr. Neshkova with her doctoral student, Marjorie De la Cruz, who nominated her, and Dr. Lawrence Morehouse, President and CEO of Florida Education Fund, who presented the award Photo 2: Dr. Neshkova addressing the audience and sharing how Marjorie’s nomination caught her by surprise. Photo 3: Dr. Neshkova, FIU Professor with Marjorie De la Cruz, FIU PA doctoral student. Photo 4: The plaque recognizes Dr. Neshkova’s contribution to the McKnight Fellowship Program. #FIU #PAWSUP #FEF #Fellowship #FIUFACULTY #floridainternationaluniversity #publicadministration #publipolicy #PublicServiceMatters #PublicAffairs #leaders #leadership #NASPAA #tampabay #forwardthinking #innovative #unstoppable Florida International University Kenneth A. Jessell Shlomi Dinar FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration University Graduate School at FIU FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership ASPA South Florida Chapter Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

A photo of our EMPA students gathered for a meal during their academic residency at the NLC 100 City Summit 24 in Tampa Bay, Florida. From November 13-16, 2024, the National League of Cities (NLC) celebrated 100 years (1924-2024) of strengthening cities, towns, and villages at the Centennial City Summit! Our EMPA program is designed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change in their communities. As part of Dr. Caraballo's Urban and Municipal Government Administration graduate courses, she had the privilege of attending the Summit alongside these dedicated and inspiring leaders in public administration. #FIU #PAWSUP #NLC100 #CitySummit24 #floridainternationaluniversity #publicadministration #publipolicy #PublicServiceMatters #PublicAffairs #leaders #leadership #fiu24 #fiu25 #NASPAA #EMPA #cohort #tampabay #forwardthinking #innovative #unstoppable National League of Cities Florida International University Kenneth A. Jessell Shlomi Dinar FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration Agatha Caraballo, PhD University Graduate School at FIU FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership FIU Alumni ASPA South Florida Chapter NFBPA South Florida Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

Dr. Agatha Caraballo, FIU Teaching Professor, and a few of our EMPA students took a group photo at the NLC 100 City Summit 24 in Tampa Bay, Florida. From November 13-16, 2024, the National League of Cities (NLC) celebrated 100 years (1924-2024) of strengthening cities, towns, and villages at the Centennial City Summit! Our EMPA program is designed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change in their communities. As part of Dr. Caraballo's Urban and Municipal Government Administration graduate courses, she had the privilege of attending the Summit alongside these dedicated and inspiring leaders in public administration. #FIU #PAWSUP #NLC100 #CitySummit24 #floridainternationaluniversity #publicadministration #publipolicy #PublicServiceMatters #PublicAffairs #leaders #leadership #fiu24 #fiu25 #NASPAA #EMPA #cohort #tampabay #forwardthinking #innovative #unstoppable National League of Cities Florida International University Kenneth A. Jessell Shlomi Dinar FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration Agatha Caraballo, PhD University Graduate School at FIU FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership FIU Alumni ASPA South Florida Chapter NFBPA South Florida Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

Dr. Agatha Caraballo, FIU Teaching Professor, and EMPA students gathered for a group photo at the NLC 100 City Summit 24 in Tampa Bay, Florida. From November 13-16, 2024, the National League of Cities (NLC) celebrated 100 years (1924-2024) of strengthening cities, towns, and villages at the Centennial City Summit! Our EMPA program is designed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change in their communities. As part of Dr. Caraballo's Urban and Municipal Government Administration graduate courses, she had the privilege of attending the Summit alongside these dedicated and inspiring leaders in public administration. About the NLC: In 1924, ten state leagues came together at The University of Kansas to create a new national organization to serve as a clearinghouse for information about municipal government. Over the next 100 years, the organization has grown in size and influence, serving as a trusted resource for mayors, city council members, and municipal government staff, providing unparalleled research and technical expertise. The National League of Cities (NLC), now based in Washington, DC, also serves as a relentless advocate for the nation’s cities, towns, and villages in our nation’s capital and has played a historic role in shaping some of the country’s most significant pieces of public policy. #FIU #PAWSUP #NLC100 #CitySummit24 #floridainternationaluniversity #publicadministration #publipolicy #PublicServiceMatters #PublicAffairs #leaders #leadership #fiu24 #fiu25 #NASPAA #EMPA #cohort #tampabay #forwardthinking #innovative #unstoppable National League of Cities Florida International University Kenneth A. Jessell Shlomi Dinar FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration Agatha Caraballo, PhD University Graduate School at FIU FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership FIU Alumni ASPA South Florida Chapter NFBPA South Florida Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

Faculty Highlight: Agatha Caraballo, PhD The 2024 NASPAA Annual Conference: LEADING BY CONVENING SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC POLICY, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION took place from October 23-25, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The Conference Leadership was led by Conference Co-Chairs Dr. Agatha Caraballo, Dr. Jeffery L. O. and President Dr. RaJade M. Berry-James. The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), brought together thought leaders and practitioners to engage in critical discussions about the future of the field. Congratulations to Agatha Caraballo, PhD and the entire leadership team for their significant contributions to the success of this event. Her leadership in shaping the future of public policy and civic engagement has made a substantial impact on both her institution and the broader field of public administration. Agatha Caraballo, PhD is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Florida International University (FIU), where she also serves as the Founding Director of the FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership at the FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. Dr. Caraballo, is a candidate for ASPA President-Elect and is passionate about advancing ASPA’s mission to promote integrity, equity, and professionalism in public service. For more information about our faculty highlights, please visit our PPA Events Page: https://lnkd.in/g3GES4m2 Florida International University FIU Alumni FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership Kenneth A. Jessell Shlomi Dinar University Graduate School at FIU ASPA South Florida Chapter #NASPAA2024 #NASPAA #LeadingbyConvening #PublicAffais #PublicServiceMatters #FIUferreinstitute #civicleadership #leadership #PAWSUP #FIU #FIUALUMNI #fowardthinking #innovative #unstoppable

Faculty Highlight: Donavon Johnson, Phd Dr. Donavon Johnson, Assistant Professor of Public Policy & Administration at Florida International University, shared his insights during the panel discussion titled: "Empowering Small Enterprises: Beyond Government" at The 2024 RICET Conference. He was joined by Lessie Skiba, Global Director of Outreach and Partner Engagement at the Cyber Readiness Institute, and Carolina Taborda, Gerente General of the CYBERSEC Cluster (Cybersecurity Cluster). The FIU Jack D Gordon Institute for Public Policy held the 4th Annual Regional Initiative for Cybersecurity Education and Training (RICET) in partnership with Organización de los Estados Americanos (Organization of American States) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. RICET 2024 brought together thought leaders from across the Americas to discuss the current challenges facing the cybersecurity workforce from an international perspective. #RICET2024 #RICET #NICE #OAS #OEA #SmallBusiness #FIU #PAWUP #cybersecurity #FIUFACULTY #fowardthinking #innovative #unstoppable Organización de los Estados Americanos Florida International University Kenneth A. Jessell Shlomi Dinar FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration University Graduate School at FIU FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)ASPA South Florida Chapter

Faculty Highlight & New Publication: Milena Neshkova A new article published in Public Management Review, titled Public Participation and Distributional Equity of Government Spending by Dr. Milena Neshkova & Dr. Can Chen. ABSTRACT This study investigates whether allowing the public a greater say in governance affects the allocation of government spending. The analysis uses Peterson’s (1981) classification of public programs into developmental, redistributive, and allocational to model budget trade-offs in allocating public resources. Data from 51 countries between 2006 and 2016 demonstrate that when governments are more open to citizen input, public budgets tend to increase their redistributive share compared to developmental or allocational shares. Our findings hold using different operationalizations of participation. The study expands our understanding of the role of citizen participation by demonstrating its equalizing effects on government expenditures. 📖 To read the full article, please visit this link to Taylor & Francis Research Insights Taylor & Francis Group: https://lnkd.in/ejKUdNsr Dr. Milena Neshkova is a Professor in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs at Florida International University. Her research focuses on public management, comparative and international public administration, public participation in government, and managing public money. Dr. Can Chen is an Associate Professor in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. His research interests include innovative infrastructure financing, fiscal transparency, disaster finance, and fighting corruption. #PAWSUP #FIU #FLORIDAINTERNATIONALUNIVERSITY #fowardthinking #innovative #UNSTOPPABLE #PUBLICATION  #PUBLICMANAGEMENTREVEW #PUBLICPOLICY #ASPA #PHD #FIUFACULTY  #FACULTY Taylor & Francis Group Taylor & Francis Research Insights Florida International University FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration Shlomi Dinar FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) ASPA South Florida Chapter

Faculty Highlight: Howard Frank Dr. Howard Frank, the Director of the FIU Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center shared his insights with WalletHub regarding the purchase of car insurance and the significance of your credit score compared to your driving record. He highlighted the distinctions between buying insurance from local versus national companies and emphasized the importance of shopping around for a better deal when renewing your policy. 📖 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ea__DC6X Dr. Howard Frank is also a Professor at the Department of Public Policy & Administration at Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Administration from Florida State University. At FIU, he has served as Director of the Institute of Government, Acting Director of the School of Policy and Management, and Chair of the Public Administration Program. His current research interests focus on public sector retirement behavior and local government performance measurement. Professor Frank has written extensively on local government budgeting, budgetary forecasting, & performance measurement. He has conducted numerous program evaluations for local governments and the State of Florida and has worked with many local governments in Florida to develop performance indicators. In conjunction with FIU Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center, Professor Frank has carried out funded research examining the privatization and efficiency program of the Miami-Dade County Housing Agency. He has also carried out research dealing with the South Florida workforce has served on Miami-Dade County’s Efficiency and Competition Commission and served on the oversight board for the Miami-Dade Housing Agency, Section 8 program. Before his doctoral training, Professor Frank worked as a capital budget analyst with the Broward County Office of Planning and a Management Analyst with the Delaware Department of Labor and Employment Security. #PAWSUP #FIU   #FLORIDAINTERNATIONALUNIVERSITY #fowardthinking #innovative #UNSTOPPABLE #FIUFACULTY #FACULTY WalletHub FIU Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center Florida International University FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration State of Florida Miami-Dade County Broward County Government Florida State University FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) ASPA South Florida Chapter Shlomi Dinar

Faculty Highlight & New Publication: Alexander Kroll To read the full article, please visit this link to Taylor & Francis Group Online: https://lnkd.in/eAbz44bS A new article published in Public Management Review, titled Performance Management in Collaborations: Exploring Associations Between Distributed Leadership and Collective Performance Data Use by Dr. Alexander Kroll, Dr. Willow Jacobson, and Dr. Kimberley Isett. The article shows how collaborations can be better managed with data via shared leadership practices. Their research is based on a case study of community collaboratives formed to respond to the opioid epidemic in North Carolina. Dr. Alexander Kroll is a Full Professor and the Ph.D. program Director in the Department of Public Policy & Administration at Florida International University. Dr. Willow Jacobson is a Professor at the School of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Kimberley Isett is an Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology #PAWSUP #FIU #FLORIDAINTERNATIONALUNIVERSITY #fowardthinking #innovative #UNSTOPPABLE #PUBLICATION  #PUBLICMANAGEMENTREVEW #PUBLICPOLICY #ASPA #PHD #FIUFACULTY  #FACULTY Florida International University Shlomi Dinar FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs FIU Public Policy and Administration FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership FIU Jack D Gordon Institute for Public Policy ASPA South Florida Chapter