Research and Publications

Faculty Research

Report from UT's LBJ School of Public Affairs Highlights Critical Reserve Needs for Emergency Services Districts

A new report from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin finds that Texas Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) should consider maintaining significantly higher financial reserves to protect emergency services from the growing threats of extreme weather, economic volatility and political change.

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LBJ School teams up with Findhelp to host live tapings of American Compassion: The Safety Net Podcast

Over the 24'-25' academic year, the LBJ School teamed up with social care technology company Findhelp to host live recordings of the newest episodes of the American Compassion podcast.

Report Released by UT Austin's LBJ School and U. Chicago's Harris School Guides Policymakers on Municipal Bond Tax Exemption Reforms

A new report from the LBJ School and the University of Chicago provides an evidence-based guide to the federal tax exemption on municipal bond interest.

Faculty

Associate Professor of Practice, Michael Dennis

	Yoojin Cha Education: MPP, Seoul National University; BA in Economics, Seoul National University Research Interests: Environmental Economics, Public Economics, Nonmarket Valuation Email: eugene.cha@utexas.edu
	Gretchen Ellis Education: BA in English, MBA -- UT Austin Research Interests: Housing policy Dissertation Title: Beyond Shelter: Understanding the Demographics and Housing Experiences of Texas’ Low Income Housing Tax Credit Residents Email: gretchenellis6@gmail.com Website: http://gretchenellis.com/ Curriculum Vitae
	Olivia R Enriquez Education: Bachelor of Science in Geology from Sul Ross State University; Professional Science Master's in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Management from Texas Tech University Research Interests: Education policy, sustainability, climate change communication Email: olivia.enriquez@utexas.edu Website: https://sites.google.com/view/oliviaenriquez-kamara/about
	Marion Foster Education: Mag.(FH) International Business Studies, University of Applied Sciences Kufstein (Austria), Master of Peace Studies, University of Hagen (Germany), Master of International Affairs, Texas A&M University Research Interests: EU foreign and security policy, grand strategy of small states, security in the Black Sea region Dissertation Title: After Violence: (Re)Constructing National Security in Austria and Greece During the Cold War Email: marion.foster@my.utexas.edu Website: https://utexas.academia.edu/MarionKipiani Curriculum Vitae
	Vuong Hoang Education: Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Film and Media Studies Research Interests: Reproductive Health Policy, Abortion Policy, Gender Studies Email: vuonghoangngoc@utexas.edu Website: https://vuongngochoangwork.myportfolio.com/
	Anika Tasnim Hossain Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, BRAC University, Bangladesh; Master of Development Practice (MDP), University of Waterloo, Canada Research Interests: Gendered Agricultural Labor, Agri-Market Access and Barriers for Women, Socio-Economic Dynamics in Rural Economies Email: aanikatasnim2910@utexas.edu
	Andrew Igdal Education: BA In Physics BS In Economics NCSU associates in science cvcc Research Interests: Transmission infrastructure, energy efficiency, renewable energy Email: andrewigdal17@gmail.com Curriculum Vitae
	Celine Kim Education: Master of Public Administration, The University of Alabama; B.A. Political Science, The University of Alabama Research Interests: State and local policy design, K-12 education finance, electoral accountability Email: celinekim@utexas.edu Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celinegkim/
	Yongtae (Aaron) Kwon Education: M.P.P. Seoul National University; B.A. Seoul National University Research Interests: Environmental Economics, Environmental Justice, Policy Evaluation Email: yongtae.kwon@utexas.edu
	Stephanie Leutert Education: B.A. International Affairs and Spanish Literature, Skidmore College; M.A. Global Affairs, Yale University Research Interests: Migration policy, transit migration, borders Email: stephanie.leutert@utexas.edu Website: https://www.strausscenter.org/person/stephanie-leutert/
	Kate McArdle Education: B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania; M.S.E in Software Engineering, University of Texas at Austin Research Interests: Policy process, racial justice in policing, social movements Email: kate.mca@utexas.edu Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemcardle/ Curriculum Vitae
	Jacquie Moss Education: M.S. in Environmental Management, the University of San Francisco; Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certification, the University of San Francisco; B.S. in Architecture, the University of Texas at Austin Research Interests: Energy policy, climate justice, extreme weather adaptation Email: jacmoss@utexas.edu Website: https://jacmoss.wordpress.com/
	Marilu Nuñez Palomino Education: MS. in Public and International Affairs; MS. in Accounting; BS.in Accounting Research Interests: Energy and Development, International Development, International Political Economy Email: marilununezp@utexas.edu Website: http://linkedin.com/in/marilununezp
	Eloy H. S. Oliveira Education: MPA - Columbia University Research Interests: Public Administration, Public HR practices, Performance Email: eloy.oliveira@utexas.edu Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloyoliveira/
	Joycelyn Ovalle Education: B.A., Political Science, Sam Houston State University & M.P.A., Public Policy and Administration, Texas A&M University Research Interests: Public Policy Advocacy, Critical Perspectives in Third Sector Studies, Environmental Justice Email: joyce.ovalle@utexas.edu
	Sandeep Paul Education: M.A. Development Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai, and B.A. (Hons.) Economics, Hans Raj College, Delhi University Research Interests: Climate Change Policy, Urban Development, Disaster Risk Governance Dissertation Title: Governing climate change: Policy communities and science policy interfaces in Urban India Email: spaul.nel@utexas.edu Website: https://paulsandeep.com/ Curriculum Vitae
	Maddie Shorman Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science, University of Arkansas; Master of Arts in International Studies, University of Oklahoma Research Interests: U.S. foreign policy, religion, Latin America Email: mwilliams@utexas.edu Website: https://www.maddieshorman.com/ Curriculum Vitae
	Derek Sutter Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies; Master's in International Security & Foreign Policy and East Asian Studies Research Interests: Population policy; national security; bioethics Email: derekjsutter@utexas.edu
	Sarah Traore Kane Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering; Master's in Environmental Conservation Research Interests: Water Policy Email: straore@utexas.edu Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahtraore97/
	Ryan Van Wie Education: B.S. in International Relations from the United States Military Academy at West Point; Master of Public Policy from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Research Interests: Security Studies, Conventional Deterrence, Crisis Bargaining Email: ryanvanwie@utexas.edu
	Antonia Vazquez Education: M.A. in Economics, Universidad de San Andres, Argentina; B.A. in Business, UNICEN, Argentina Research Interests: Development economics; labor economics; health economics, mental health, immigration Email: antonia.vazquez@utexas.edu Website: https://www.antoniavazquez.com/
	Yuer Wang Education: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning, UC Davis; Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability & Master of Public Policy, University of Michigan Research Interests: Urban environmental and climate policy, community climate resilience planning, environmental justice Email: yuerw@utexas.edu Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuer-wang-1a2241167/
	Ryan Williams Education: BA - Political Science and Russian - Texas A&M University; MA - Global Policy Studies - LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas; MA - Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies - University of Texas Research Interests: Emerging technology policy, global information disorder policy, AI and public affairs Email: ryan_t_w@utexas.edu Website: https://disinfo-policy.org/
	Liz Wong Education: Master of Global Policy Studies with a Certificate in Security Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Chinese Studies from the University of Mississippi Research Interests: Digital Authoritarianism, Information Warfare Website: https://lizwongresearches.github.io/
	Benjamin Yarckin Education: Master of Arts, International Security, Bachelor of Arts, Government and International Politics George Mason University Research Interests: Security studies, urban warfare, and security assistance
	Chenxin Zhang Education: Master's in public administration, University of Southern California Research Interests: Nonprofit governance Email: chenxinzhang@utexas.edu
	Chunyang Zhang Education: M.A. in Computational Social Science, University of Chicago; B.S. in Supply Chain and Information Systems, Pennsylvania State University Research Interests: Environmental and Energy Policy; Sustainable Supply Chain; Industrial Policy Email: cz@utexas.edu
	Yingxin Zhang Education: M.P.A. at Columbia University; B.A. in Business Journalism and Finance at University of International Business and Economics Research Interests: Gender and development, food security Email: yingxin.zhang@utexas.edu Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingxin-zhang-22904a1b2/
	Kayee Zhou Education: MPA, M.A. in Political Science Research Interests: Immigration and immigrant policies, race, ethnicity and identity politics, governance, and the public policies of China Dissertation Title: American Immigrant Integration Practices at the Local Level Email: kayee@utexas.edu Website: http://www.kayeezhou.com Curriculum Vitae