Board of Directors & Staff

Executive Board

	President Robert Christensen Brigham Young University [email protected] Term: 2023-2025
	Vice-President Lael Keiser University of Missouri [email protected] Term: 2023-2025
	Director of the Secretariat and Treasurer Zachary Mohr University of Kansas [email protected]
	Past President Leisha DeHart-Davis University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [email protected] Term: 2021-2023
	Association Manager Kellye Mazzoli [email protected]

Board of Directors

The Public Management Research Association (PMRA) Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping the vision and direction of our organization. Comprised of accomplished professionals from diverse backgrounds in public management research and related fields, the Board provides strategic oversight, champions PMRA’s mission, and supports the growth of our scholarly community.

The Board is central to ensuring that PMRA remains a leader in fostering high-quality research, facilitating meaningful collaboration, and promoting innovation in public management. Through quarterly meetings, committee work, and event planning, Board members dedicate their expertise to enhancing our programs and initiatives, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our members and the broader academic community.

The PMRA Board of Directors is a dynamic, collaborative team that includes scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing the field of public management. Members are elected by the PMRA membership and serve staggered four-year terms. This governance structure ensures continuity while allowing fresh perspectives to shape the organization’s future.

Board responsibilities include:

Strategic Planning: Setting priorities that align with PMRA’s mission and long-term goals.
Community Engagement: Strengthening connections within the PMRA network and fostering new collaborations.
Program Oversight: Guiding the development of initiatives, conferences, and publications.
Representation: Serving as ambassadors for PMRA, advocating for public management research, and representing the organization at events.

	Khaldoun AbouAssi American University Term: 2021-2025
	Sebawit (Seba) Bishu University of Washington Term: 2023-2027
	Jason Coupet Georgia State University Term: 2023-2027
	Kim Isett University of Delaware Term: 2021-2025
	Sebastian Jilke Georgetown University Term: 2021-2025
	Tina Nabatchi Syracuse University Term: 2021-2025
	Janine O’Flynn Australian National University Term: 2021-2025
	Asmus Leth Olsen University of Copenhagen Term: 2023-2027
	William Resh University of Southern California Term: 2023-2027
	Ole Helby Petersen Roskilde University Ex officio, JPART Editor
	Kim Sass Mikkelsen Roskilde University Ex officio, JPART Co-Editor
	Jessica Sowa University of Delaware Ex officio, PPMG Editor