Dr. Abraham David Benavides Curriculum Vitae 410 Avenue C Chilton Hall Suite 204 Denton Texas 76201 Phone 940-565-3264

College of Health & Public Service Department of Public Administration

Cell (940) 367-6063 Fax (940) 565-4466 benavides@unt.edu Current Positions

Associate Professor, University of North Texas College of Health & Public Service Department of Public Administration, September 2008 to present President, American Society for Public Administration, North Texas Chapter

Academic Appointments

Chair, Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas College of Health & Public Service August 2014 to August 2018 MPA Program Coordinator, Department of Public Administration College of Public Affairs and Community Service, University of North Texas, May 2014 to December 2014 Assistant Chair, Department of Public Administration College of Public Affairs and Community Service, University of North Texas, January 2011 to June 2013. Co-MPA Program Coordinator, Department of Public Administration College of Public Affairs and Community Service, University of North Texas, January 2009 to December 2010 Acting Chair, Department of Public Administration College of Public Affairs and Community Service, University of North Texas, August 2008 to December 2008 Assistant Professor, University of North Texas College of Public Affairs and Community Service Department of Public Administration, September 2002 to August 2008

Teaching Fellow, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State Univ., 1996-2002

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Public Administration, Kent State University, 1997-1998

Education

Ph.D. Urban Studies & Public Affairs, Cleveland State University, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, May 2002

M.P.A. Public Administration, Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management, George W. Romney Institute of Public Management, April 1994 B.A. International Relations, George Washington University, Elliott School of Foreign Affairs, February 1987

Academic Emphases

Public Administration; Local Government; Human Resources; Leadership and Organizational Behavior and Development. Areas of special interest within the profession include: cultural competency, social equity, ethics, immigration, responsiveness, Latin American public administration, risk communication in emergency management, urban policy and planning, and age friendly policies.

Administrative Accomplishments

During my tenure as department chair we accomplished the following: renewed our NASPAA accreditation to 2021; passed a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board review process; ranked 8th in city management & urban policy and 26th in public administration & management by U.S. News & World Report; created online classes for emergency management; separated emergency management into its own department; received the following minors – alternative dispute resolution, human services, and nonprofit studies into the department; created a BS in Nonprofit Leadership Studies; created a BA in Urban Policy and Planning; created a cohort MPA modality for the City of Dallas, Spring 2018; Grew all degree programs, promoted international relationships; and maintained excellent alumni relations.

Published Refereed Journal Articles (**Current/Former Ph.D. student, *MPA Student) 21. Benavides, Abraham David, Julius Nukpezah,** Laura Keyes,** Ismail Soujaa,** (2019) “Adoption of Multilingual State Emergency Management Websites: Responsiveness to the Risk Communication Needs of a Multilingual Society” International Journal of Public Administration Accepted for publication volume and pages TBD. 20. Keyes, Laura**; Benavides, Abraham David. (2018). Chaos Theory, Uncertainty, and Organizational Learning: What the Ebola Incident in Dallas, Texas Teaches us about

Organizations. International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior, Volume 21, Issue 4, 226-241.

19. Benavides, Abraham David; Keyes, Laura**; McEntire, David; Carlson, Erin, (2017) The

Logic of Uncertainty and Executive Discretion in Decision Making: The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Ebola Response. Journal of Public Management and Social Policy, Volume 24, No 1. Article 2, 3-20.

18. Keyes, Laura Marie** and Abraham David Benavides (2017) Local Government Adoption of Age Friendly Policies: An Integrated Model of Responsiveness, Multi-level Governance and Public

Entrepreneurship Theories, Public Administration Quarterly, Volume 41, No.1, 146-182.

17. Benavides, Abraham David, and Lisa A. Dicke, (2016). Upholding Conduct in the Public Sector: An Assessment of ICMA’s Code of Ethics. Global Virtue Ethics Review, Volume 7, No. 2, 34-72.

16. Benavides, Abraham David, and Laura Marie Keyes** (2016) New Student Orientations: Supporting

Success and Socialization in Graduate School Programs, Journal of Public Affairs Education, Volume 22, Issue 1, 107-124.

15. Benavides, Abraham David, and Laura Marie Keyes** (2015) A Local Government Response to the Adoption of Age-Friendly Policies, Journal of Ageing In Emerging Economies Volume 5, Number 1 (1-26). 14. Benavides, Abraham David, and Ekong Peters** (2015) Social Norms Theory, Enforcement, and

Management Concepts: An Analysis of Local Smoking Bans Ordinances, International Journal of Public Administration, Volume 38, Issue 2, 1-11.

13. Darsavelidze, Davit** and Abraham David Benavides (2014) A Transition from Soviet Central Planning to Strategic Management: Development Efforts in Tbilisi, Georgia, Economics Number 7-9, 99-124.

12. Benavides, Abraham David and Fernando Medina** (2014) “Representation and Hispanic School Board Members in North Central Texas: Confirming A Lack of Representation,” Journal

of Public Management and Social Policy, Vol. 20, Issue 1, 67-83.

11. Benavides, Abraham David, Adira Monserrat Fierro Villa,* and Eduardo Cobián Aguayo* (2013) “Public Service, and Good Governance vs. Corruption and Self-Promotion: MPA Programs in Mexico,” Journal of Public Affairs Education, Vol. 19, No. 4, 615-634.

10. Benavides, Abraham David, Lisa A. Dicke, and Amy Holt** (2013) “Internships Adrift? Anchoring

Internship Programs in Collaboration” Journal of Public Affairs Education, Vol. 19, No. 2, 325-353.

9. Benavides, Abraham David (2013) “Four Major Disaster Occurrences and the Spanish Language Media: A Lack of Risk Communication” Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 22, No. 1, 29-37.

8. Benavides, Abraham David (2013) “The Business Vocabulary of the Field of Human Services –

Current Transformations,” Journal of Public Administration and Governance, Vol. 3, No. 1, 70-87.

7. Benavides, Abraham David, Lisa A. Dicke and Vaida Maleckaite** (2012) “Creating Public Sector

Pedestals and Examining Falls From Grace,” International Journal of Public Administration, Vol. 35, Issue 11, 749-759.

6. Benavides, Abraham David and Haillee David* (2010) “Local Government Wellness Programs: A Viable Option to Decrease Healthcare Costs and Improve Productivity,” Public Personnel Management, Vol. 39 No 4 Winter, 291-306.

5. Benavides, Abraham David and Sudha Arlikatti (2010) “The Role of the Spanish Language Media in Disaster Warning Dissemination: An Examination of the Emergency Alert System” Journal of Spanish Language Media, Vol. 3 (1), 41-58.

4. Benavides, Abraham David (2008) “Municipal Best Practices: How Local Governments are Responding to a Growing Hispanic Community,” Journal of Public Management and Social

Policy, Vol. 14, Issue 1, spring, 59-78.

3. McEntire David A. and Abraham David Benavides (2007) “Learning in Emergency Management” Journal of Emergency Management Vol. 5, No. 3, May/June, 17-18.

2. Benavides, Abraham David (2006) “Transparency and Public Administration in Mexico: How the Enactment of a Law is Changing Culture” Journal of Public Affairs Education, Vol.12, No. 4, fall 2006, 461-477.

1. Benavides, Abraham David (2006) “Hispanic City Managers in Texas: A Small Group of Professional Administrators” State and Local Government Review, Vol. 38, No. 2, spring 2006 112-119.

Published Book Chapters 7. Benavides, Abraham David, and Laura Marie Keyes** (2018) The Steps in Public Policy and a

Pay-to-Ride Bus Program, Book Chapter 5 in Program Evaluation for the Curious: Why Study Program Evaluation? Curious Academic Publishing, First Edition, Edited by Vaidya Kishor

6. Benavides, Abraham David, Laura Marie Keyes** and Brittney Pulley* (2016) “Understanding the

Recruitment Methods and Socialization Techniques of Terror Networks by Comparing them to Youth Gangs: Similarities and Divergence” in Countering Terrorist Recruitment in the Context

of Armed Counter-Terrorism Operations, NATO Science for Peace Studies, Book Chapter, Edited by Siddik Ekici et al. IOS Press, 40-54.

5. Benavides, Abraham David, and Laura Marie Keyes** (2015) The Steps in Public Policy and a

Pay-to-Ride Bus Program, Book Chapter 4 in Public Policy for the Undecided: Why Study Public Policy? Curious Academic Publishing, First Edition, Edited by Vaidya Kishor

4. Benavides, Abraham David (2012) “Cultural Competency in Hispanic Communities” Chapter 7, in

Cultural Competency for Public Administrators edited by Kristen Norman-Major and Susan T. Gooden, M.E. Sharpe Publisher, 100-120.

3. Benavides, Abraham David, Saleh M. Alhumaid,** and Emmanuel D. Quainoo** (2011)

“Counterterrorism and Perspectives on Cultural Competency and Representation,” in Counter Terrorism in Diverse Communities, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series E: Human and Societal Dynamics – Vol. 90, 197-216. Edited by Siddik Ekici.

2. Benavides, Abraham David (2007) “Health and Human Services” Chapter 11 in the International City Management Association’s (ICMA) Managing Local Government Services: A Practical Guide, spring, 368-388.

1. Benavides, Abraham David, and Sebahattin Gultekin** (2007) “Responding to Terrorist Attacks

within the Labyrinth of Independent Governments: Collaborating and Quarreling” Understanding and Responding to Terrorism NATO Security through Science Series, E: Human and Societal Dynamics Volume 19, summer, 352-363. Edited by Durmaz, Sevinc, Yayla, and Ekici.

Published Invited Book Reviews

5. Benavides, Abraham David (2017) “Transforming Latin America – One Innovation at a Time,” Public Administration Review Volume 77 No. 3 May/June, 469-472. Serving Citizens: A Decade of Civil Service Reforms in Latin America (2001-13) by Juan Carlos Cortazar Velarde, Mariano La Fuente, and Mario Sangines, Washington, DC: Inter-American Development Bank, 2014).

4. Benavides, Abraham David (2013) “More Than Mayor or Manager: Campaigns to Change Form of Government in America’s Large Cities” James H. Svara and Douglas J. Watson, Editors, (2010) Public Administration Vol. 91, Issue 1, 232-234.

3. Benavides, Abraham David (2010) “Immigration Enforcement and Politics,” Public Administration Review Volume 70 No. 1 January/February, 158-162. Keeping Out The Other: A Critical Introduction to Immigration Enforcement Today by David C. Brotherton and Philip Kretsedemas (2008).

2. Benavides, Abraham David (2010) “Immigration Enforcement and Politics,” Public Administration Review Volume 70 No. 1 January/February, 158-162. New Race Politics in America: Understanding Minority and Immigrant Politics by Jane Junn and Kerry L. Haynie (2008).

1. Benavides, Abraham David (2007) The Coaching Organization: A Strategy for Developing Leaders by

James M. Hunt and Joseph R. Weintraub, The International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior Volume 10 Issue 3 fall, 423-417.

Published Practitioner Publications in Public Administration and Local Government 6. Holt, Amy C. and Abraham David Benavides (2014) “The Top Five Things to Know About the

Municipal Clerk Position” PM plus ICMA Public Management Magazine Online, International City Management Association (ICMA) April Issue.

5. Bright Leonard, Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, and Abraham David Benavides (2012) “Strategic Planning and

Implementing a Mission: Highlighting our Interdisciplinary Nature” PA Times Vol. 35 No. 5, December, page 19, American Society for Public Administration Publication.

4. Benavides, Abraham David and Lisa A. Dicke (2009) Ethics: Trying to Get it Right – “Professional

Organizations and Upholding Ethics,” PA Times Vol. 32 No. 9, October, page 6, American Society for Public Administration Publication.

3. Benavides, Abraham David (2009) Immigration: Issues Impacting Administration “Some Personal

Reflections on Immigration” PA Times Vol. 32 No. 2, February, page 6, American Society for Public Administration Publication.

2. Benavides, Abraham David and Julie C. T. Hernández (2007) “Serving Diverse Communities –

Cultural Competency” PM ICMA Public Management Magazine International City Management Association (ICMA), Vol. 89 No. 6, July, 14-18.

1. Benavides, Abraham David (2005) Freedom of Speech in Public Places “Should Students Be

Encouraged to Exercise Right to Free Speech?” PA Times Vol. 28 No. 8, August, page 4, ASPA. Professional Reports 2. Benavides Abraham David (2007) Spanish Language Media and the Emergency Alert System: An

Examination of What is Being Done to Alert the Non-English Speaking Public A professional report written for the Center of Spanish Language Media the University of North Texas

1. Benavides, Abraham David (2005) Municipal Best Practices for the Hispanic Community Survey A

professional report written for the International City Management Association ICMA International Hispanic Network, Addendum 2006

Grants Funded

External Funding $400,000.00 – 2019 (Lead-PI, Benavides, Abraham David; Co-PI, Chandra Carey) State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rural Healthy Community Collaborative. Learning community grant to provide curriculum and workshop to rural counties in Texas on programs such as homelessness, grant writing, Grants, commenced summer 2019. $30,000.00 – 2016, (Supporting, Benavides, Abraham David; PI, Veronica Martinez, Co-PI, Ivonne Linares Hernandez) 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund: Partners of the Americas Project, Tile: “Bridging the Americas: Promoting Global Solutions for Local Landfill Problems through Student Service and Learning,” in Conjunction with the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Mexico and La Universidad National de La Plata, Argentina. $38,536.00 – 2015 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) National Science Foundation NSF Spring 2015, Award given to study Spontaneous Planning, Governance Structure, and a Public Health Emergency: Ebola in Dallas, Texas (NSF#1522547) (Co-PI) David McEntire $5,000.00 – 2013 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) ICMA International Hispanic Network Grant – 2013, Award given to fund the creation of a Hispanic City Manager Database for the International Hispanic Network $500.00 – 2010 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) Texas Puentes Initiative Grant – Fall 2010, Award given to create a survey instrument to capture the voting patterns of Hispanics in Texas $52,000 – 2008 ASPA - North Texas Chapter Co-Chair of the National Conference Host Committee, held in Dallas March 7-11, 2008. For host committee and national conference activities $11,965.85 – 2005 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) ICMA International Hispanic Network Grant – 2005-2006, for research on Best Practices in the Hispanic Community including 2006 Addendum Internal Funding at the University of North Texas $4,500.00 – 2018 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) Charn Uswachoke International Development Fund

(Charn Fund) Grant awarded for research on Landfill, Potable Water, and Waste Water Treatment Plants: The International Impact of Basic Municipal Services $500.00 – 2018 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) Department of Public Administration, in support of the Charn fund award above. $350.00 – 2018 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) College of Health and Public Service, in support of the Charn fund award above. $17,000.00 – 2017 Innovative Enrollment Growth Initiative Grant, Awarded to develop an Executive/Cohort MPA program in the Department of Public Administration for Dallas, Texas $1,700.00 – 2010 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) Center for Spanish Language Media Grant, Awarded for research on Spanish Language Media and City Websites, E-governance, and Responsiveness $2,000.00 – 2007 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) Center for Spanish Language Media Grant, Awarded for research on Spanish Language Media and Emergency Management $500.00 – 2003 (PI, Benavides, Abraham David) Faculty Research Initiation Grant University of North Texas, Awarded for research on The Business Vocabulary of the Field of Human Services.

Consulting Activities $2,000.00 – 2015 Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Two day Presentation on Ethics, Decision Making, Leadership, and Team Building with Dr. Amy Holt for city secretaries and municipal clerks $2,000.00 – 2011 Texas Municipal Clerks Association Awarded to give two day lecture on Human Resource Management issues for local municipal clerks $3,460.0 – 2010 Town of Little Elm Grant, Awarded to conduct a strategic planning retreat for newly elected and current city council members. Worked closely with the Town Manager $1,500.00 – 2008 Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Awarded to give two day lecture on Human Resource Management issues for local municipal clerks

$1,000.00 – 2007 Texas City Management Association, Awarded for work on a web site that

supported and promoted the Council Manager form of Government

$1,000.00 – 2005 Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Awarded to give two day lecture on Human Resource Management issues for local municipal clerks

Invited Conference Presentations 10. ASPA National Conference Atlanta, Georgia, March 2017 ASPA Presidential Panel, “Immigration and Implications for Street-Level Bureaucrats”

9. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Columbus, Ohio October 2016, The Flint Water Crisis – Social Equity Concerns 8. ICMA International Hispanic Network Annual Conference, Austin, Texas November 2016 Panelist for Our Changing Demographics: Serving a Growing, Diverse Community 7. ICMA International Hispanic Network, Brighton, Colorado Regional Seminar, July 2015 Cultural Competency in Hispanic Communities: Responsiveness, Best Practices, and Challenging the Stereotypes – Again! 6. ASPA Webinar, Denton Texas 2015 The Debate on Immigration: Re-highlighting the Founding Value of Naturalization: The Case of Hispanic Immigrants 5. ICMA International Hispanic Network, Brighton, Colorado Regional Seminar, November 2013 Engaging the Multigenerational Workforce – Strategies for Success 4. ICMA San Jose, California October 2010 Invited to give the Eldon Fields Colloquium presentation on “Local Government Implementation of Federal Immigration Law”

3. ICMA Pittsburg, Pennsylvania October 2007 Invited to give a presentation on “Building Community Across Cultural Divides”

2. ICMA Pittsburg, Pennsylvania October 2007 “Ready or Not? Meeting the Challenges of Rapidly

Changing Demographics”

1. California ICMA, Fall 2006, Conference call presentation on Serving Diverse Communities – Best Practices Resulted in Article in PM ICMA Public Management Magazine June 2007

Conference Presentations NASPAA 13. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Anaheim, California October 2019, Teaching Students Using Case Studies: The Case of the Tijuana River 12. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Anaheim, California October 2019, Discussant, Online Education in the Southwest 11. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Washington D.C. October 2017, Education and Immigration Issues in the Trump Era: Dreamer’s and HSIers and the Challenges institutions of Education Face in Preparing this Next Generation for Public Service 10. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Washington D.C. October 2017, Creating a Pipeline for Students of color to Work in State and Local Government 9. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Columbus, Ohio October 2016, Teaching Students in a Globalizing Environment Co-Presenter Laura Keyes

8. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Columbus, Ohio October 2016, Incorporating Political Scandals into the Curricula and Social Equity – The Intergovernmental System

7. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) New York, New York October 2015, Strategic Program Management: Maintaining and Leveraging Alumni Relations Toward Innovative Curricula Enhancement

6. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Albuquerque, New Mexico November 2014, The Ethics Challenge: Connecting NASPAA Public Service Values and the ASPA Code of Ethics

5. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Albuquerque, New Mexico November 2014, Academic Support and Student Services: Recruitment Through Graduation – MPA/MPP Orientation Sessions with Laura Keyes

4. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Washington D.C. October 2013 “Teaching Public Administration in Border Communities: Issues and Experiences from three MPA Programs Along the U.S. Mexican Border,” Discussant

3. National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Austin, Texas October 2012 “Barriers to Advancement for Hispanic Women in Leadership Positions in PA”

2. National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Kansas City Missouri October 2011 “Service Learning Opportunities in Public Administration”

1. National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Las Vegas Nevada October 2010 “Sanctuary Cities, Enforcement Cities, Neutral Cities and Immigration: The Conundrum for Local Municipalities” Conference Presentations ASPA

23. ASPA National Conference Washington, D.C., March 2019 Fred Riggs Symposium Immigration and Deportation Experiences of Non-U.S. Nationals “The Administrative State and Immigration Policy” Presenter. 22. ASPA National Conference Washington, D.C., March 2019 “Towards an Entrepreneurial Government: Factors of Entrepreneurial Emergence” Presenter/Coauthor. 21. ASPA National Conference Washington, D.C., March 2019 “Collaboration Between Emergency Management and Public Health: Issues of Contact, Connection and Association” Presenter/ Coauthor/moderator. 20. ASPA National Conference Denver, Colorado, March 2018 “State Government’ Emergency Management Websites: Evaluating Risk Communication Delivery to Non-English Speakers” Presenter/ Coauthor/moderator.

19. ASPA National Conference Denver, Colorado, March 2018 “The Cordoba Principles: Social Equity and Leadership Principles in a Multiethnic Society” Presenter/Coauthor. 18. ASPA National Conference Atlanta, Georgia, March 2017 Presenter “Teaching Students in a globalizing Environment”

17. ASPA National Conference Chicago Illinois, March 2015 “Exploring the Integration of Public Policy, City Planning and Administration in Facilitating the Development of Communities Friendly Towards Older Adults” Moderator, Presenter

16. ASPA National Conference Chicago Illinois, March 2015 “Responding to Immigration: The Public Administration Perspective” Moderator and Presenter

15. ASPA National Conference Chicago Illinois, March 2015 “Interested In Becoming a NASPAA Site Visitor?” NASPAA/COPRA Representative and Presenter 14. ASPA National Conference Washington D.C. March 2014 “Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act 50 Years Revisited 1964-2014 – The Meaning of National Origin Discrimination” Moderator, Presenter

13. ASPA National Conference Washington D.C. March 2014 “Competency Assessment in Public Administration: Value and Sustainability” Discussant and NASPAA/COPRA Representative

12. ASPA National Conference New Orleans, Louisiana, March 2013 “Good Deeds: The Impact of Volunteer Partnerships on Nonprofit Sustainability in Refugee Communities” 11. ASPA National Conference New Orleans, Louisiana, March 2013 “Hispanic Leadership Roundtable: Promoting Leadership in the 21st Century”

10. ASPA National Conference Las Vegas, Nevada, March 2012 “Technology and the Hispanic Community: How Cities are Staying Connected”

9. ASPA Conference of Minority Public Administrators, McAllen, Texas, February 2012

“Human Trafficking: A Review of Laws in the United States”

8. ASPA National Conference Baltimore, Maryland March 2011 “Cultural Competency and Hispanic Communities: Responsiveness and Best Practices”

7. ASPA Conference of Minority Public Administrators, Fort Worth Texas, February 2011 Presented paper: “Egovernance, City Websites, and Responsiveness: New Technologies and the Spanish Language Media”

6. ASPA National Conference San Jose California, April 2010 “Creating Public Sector Pedestals and Examining Falls from Grace”

5. ASPA National Conference Dallas Texas, March 2008 Immigration, Municipalities, and Flash Backs to Jim Crow: The Dilemma for Local Governments

4. ASPA National Conference Dallas Texas, March 2008 Speaker, First Time Attendees Breakfast

3. ASPA National Conference Washington D.C., March 2007 Municipalities, Day Labor Sites, and Civil Disobedience: How Local Governments are Collaborating and Responding to Immigration Issues

2. ASPA Conference of Minority Public Administrators, Hampton Virginia, February 2003 Presented paper: Hispanic City Managers in Texas: Changing Demographics a Need for Leadership 1. ASPA National Conference Phoenix, Arizona, March 2002, Participant

Conference Presentations International City/County Management Association (ICMA)

15. ICMA Nashville, Tennessee October 2019, ICMA Research Symposium for Pracademics and Students The Cordoba Leadership Principles 14. ICMA San Antonio, Texas October 2017 Conducted site visitor training for NASPAA 13. ICMA San Antonio, Texas October 2017 Collaboration and Partnerships to Improve Diversity in University Programs 12. ICMA Kansas City, Missouri September 2016 Conducted site visitor training for NASPAA

11. ICMA Seattle, Washington September 2015 Learning Lounge presentation on Spontaneous Planning, Government Structure, and a Public Health Emergency – Ebola in Dallas Texas.

10. ICMA Seattle, Washington September 2015 Conducted site visitor training for NASPAA

9. ICMA Charlotte, North Carolina September 2014 Conducted site visitor training for NASPAA

8. ICMA International Hispanic Network, San Antonio, Texas, May 2012 Engaging the Multigenerational Workforce: Strategies for Success

7. ICMA Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 2011 Immigration and Advanced Research in Local Government, Round Table Discussant

6. ICMA San Antonio, Texas September 2006 presentation on Human Resources an International

Perspective, The presentation was in Spanish and a first for this international conference 5. ICMA International Hispanic Network, Taos, New Mexico, April 2005 presented research on Municipal Best Practices in the Hispanic Community

4. ICMA Minneapolis, Minnesota September 2005 presented paper on Best Practices in the Hispanic Community – Serving Communities with Latino Populations

3. ICMA International Hispanic Network, Oxnard California, March 2004 presented research on

Hispanic City Managers in Texas

2. ICMA San Diego, California October 2004 Presented paper on Hispanic City Managers in Texas: A Small Group of Professional Administrators

1. ICMA Salt Lake City, Utah, September 2001 and Cincinnati, Ohio, September 2000, Participant Invited International Conference Presentations 9. Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, April 2019 Toluca Mexico, Gave presentations on “Potable Water and Water Treatment Plants: International Impact of Municipal Services – The Case of the Tijuana River.” 8. Universidad de Morelia del Estado de Michoacan, April 2019 Toluca Mexico, Gave presentations on “Potable Water and Water Treatment Plants: International Impact of Municipal Services – The Case of the Tijuana River.” 7. V International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development V Congreso Internacional Cambio Climatico y Desarrollo Sostenible September 2016, La Plata, Argentina Participated with an MPA and Ph.D. student in our presentation on Denton Texas Landfill Case Study. The presentation was the culmination of a service learning Project called “Bridging the Americas: Promoting Global Solutions for Local Landfill Problems through Student Service and Learning,” in Conjunction with the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Mexico and La Universidad National de La Plata, Argentina. 6. American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE) Participated as a Senior Scholar for the 4th International Young Scholars Workshop in Public Policy and Administration Research. The workshop will be held in Mexico City, Mexico on August 10-14, 2015. Delivered paper – Local Government Adoption of Age Friendly Policies: An Integrated Model of responsiveness, Multi-level Governance, and Public Entrepreneurship Theories

5. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Advanced Research Workshop Conference Antalya, Turkey May 2015, Presented paper: “Understanding the Recruitment Methods and Socialization Techniques of Terror Networks by Comparing them to Youth Gangs: Similarities and Divergence” 4. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Advanced Research Workshop Conference Antalya, Turkey May 2011, Presented paper: “Cultural Competency and Counter Terrorism”

3. American Society For Public Administration National Conference Dallas Texas, March 2008 Moderator: Local Government Transformations in Mexico. Organized international panel from Mexico

2. Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, April 2007 Toluca Mexico, Gave presentations on Local Government: Comparing U.S. and Mexico. Participated in round table discussion with David Arellano Gault, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE)

1. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Turkish Institute for Police Studies

Conference Washington D.C. Fall 2006 Presented paper: Responding to Terrorist Attacks within the

Labyrinth of Independent Governments: Collaborating and Quarreling Other Invited Presentations and Conference Involvement 40. Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Denton, Texas November, 2019 The LDS Faith and the Constitution 39. Hispanic/Latino Media & Marketing International Conference University of Texas at Arlington, February 2019 State Government Emergency Management Websites: Evaluating Risk Communication Delivery to non-English Speakers. 38. Freedom of Religion Panel at the National Day of Prayer, Denton, Texas May 2019, Moderator and organizer. Held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 37. National Day of Prayer, Denton, Texas May 2019, invited to give a prayer at the Denton Texas Interfaith Service at the LDS Church, represented the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Denton 6 Spanish Ward. 36. Urban Management Assistants of North Texas (UMANT), Grand Prairie’s EPIC Life Changing Center November 2018, Panel speaker “‘I’ve got my MPA . . . Now What?” 35. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) October 2018 Atlanta, Georgia, Speed Consulting - provided expert consulting on NASPAA accreditation standards to fellow MPA program. 34. National Day of Prayer, Denton, Texas May 2018, invited to give a prayer at the Denton Texas Interfaith Service at the LDS Church, represented the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Denton 6 Spanish Ward. 33. Leadership Colleyville, Colleyville Texas, January 2018, An Introduction to Comprehensive Planning for city leaders. 32. Texas Municipal League, Houston, Texas October 2017, Cultivating Confidence and Presence in the Workplace, panelist and moderator. 31. Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) October 2017 Washington D.C. Speed Consulting - provided expert consulting on NASPAA accreditation standards to fellow MPA program. 30. North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Euless, Texas July 2017, Presentation on Power and Confidence in the Work Place for city secretaries and municipal clerks. 29. National Day of Prayer, Denton, Texas May 2017, invited to give a prayer at the Denton Texas Interfaith Service at the Presbyterian Church, represented the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Denton 6 Spanish Ward.

28. Leadership Colleyville, Colleyville Texas, January 2017, An Introduction to Comprehensive

Planning for city leaders 27. 46th Annual Conference of the Urban Affairs Association, San Diego, California 2016, “Immigration and the Perceptions of Undocumented or Unauthorized Immigrants: What the Others Have to Say”

26. Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Denton, Texas November, 2015 Ethics in Local Government

25. Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Houston, Texas June 2015, Two day Presentation on Ethics, Decision Making, Leadership, & Team Building with Dr. Amy Holt for city secretaries and municipal clerks

24. International Community Sustainability and Professional Exchange Forum, Denton Texas, January 2015, Denton Texas – Welcome to Forum and Anticipated Outcomes

23. League of Women Voters, Denton Texas, November 2014 Our Changing Demographics – The Minority Majority Population,

22. Texas American Planning Association Conference, Frisco, Texas October 2014 Panel Presenter Fostering Life Long Communities

21. 43rd Annual Conference of the Urban Affairs Association, San Francisco, California March 2013, “Mayor Council versus Council Manager Form of Government and Responding to Emergencies: The Impact of the Administrative Structure

20. FEMA Mitigation Conference 2012 Denton Texas, UNT Campus “Evaluating Risk Communication Efforts of the Spanish Language Media 19. Latter-Day Saint Student Association Denton, Texas September, 2012 Ethics in Local Government

18. FEMA CERT Training and Dia de La Mujer Latina Denton Texas, June, 2012 Mini presentation on Spanish Language Media and Emergency Alerts – Given in Spanish

17. Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Region VI Denton, Texas June 2011 “FEMA the Emergency Alert System and the Spanish Language Media” Hispanic Heritage Month

16. Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Midland, Texas July 2011, Two day Presentation on Human Resource Management for city secretaries and clerks

15. Spanish Language Media Conference Denton Texas, November 2010 “Egovernance, City Websites, and Responsiveness: New Technologies and the Spanish Language Media” 14. Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Denton, Texas September, 2010 Ethics in Local Government

13. Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Conference, Chicago Illinois, April 2009 “Sanctuary Cities, Enforcement Cities, Neutral Cities, and Immigration: The Conundrum for Local Municipalities.

12. Spanish Language Media Conference San Marcos Texas, February 2009 “Spanish Language Media

and Emergency Management: An Examination of What is Being Done to Prepare to Alert the Non- English Speaking Public” 11. Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Irving, Texas July 2008 Two day Presentation on Human Resource Management for city secretaries and municipal clerks 10. City of Dallas, August 2007, Professional Development for Young Professional on “Succession Planning” Dallas City Hall 9. Latter-Day Saint Student Association Denton, Texas February, 2006 Ethics in Local Government

8. Denton Christian Preschool Denton, Texas October, 2006 Gave presentation on the Impact of our Growing Hispanic Community

7. The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas February, 2006, Leadership Challenge: Overcoming the Marginalization of Citizens, Gave presentation on the Marginalization of Illegal Immigrants

6. Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Fort Worth, Texas June, 2005 Two day Presentation on Human Resource Management for city secretaries and municipal clerks 5. Latter-Day Saint Student Association Denton, Texas November, 2005Ethics in Local Government

4. The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas September, 2004 Presentation on ASPA and served as judge for Ph.D. student presentations

3. Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Denton, Texas October, 2004 Ethics in Local Government

2. 45th Annual Western Social Science Association Conference, Las Vegas Nevada, April 2003

Presented paper: Contracting Out and its Effects on Procedural Due Process and Accountability

1. 15th Annual Public Administration Theory Network Conference, Cleveland Ohio, May 2002 The Business Vocabulary of the Field of Human Services – Current Transformations

Presentations at the University of North Texas 20. University of North Texas First Flight August 2019 for freshman students The City: Understanding the Basic Functions and Services of our Communities 19. University of North Texas The Tijuana River Project 2019 “Potable Water and Water Treatment Plants: International Impact of Municipal Services – The Case of the Tijuana River.” Presented at UNT’s Denton campus and the City of Dallas 18. University of North Texas The Urban Network, “Urban Encounters: People. Places and Politics of the City,” February 2018 Facilitated Roundtable with Brian Price MCRP Senior Planner, City of Dallas

17. University of North Texas First Flight August 2017 for freshman students The City: Understanding the Basic Functions and Services of our Communities 16. Writing the Thesis Dissertation Proposal: Social Science, The University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School presentation for graduate students, March 2017

15. UNT PADM Ph.D. Colloquium Series & Professional Development Workshop, February 2017 Writing the Thesis Dissertation Proposal 14. University of North Texas First Flight Week August 2016 for freshman students The City: Understanding the Basic Functions and Services of our Communities

13. UNT PADM Ph.D. Colloquium Series & Professional Development Workshop, October 2016

Ethics and Accountability in Public Service: Governance on the Front Lines 12. Writing the Thesis Dissertation Proposal: Social Science, The University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School presentation for graduate students, April 2016

11. Writing the Research Question, The University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School presentation for graduate students, February 2016 10. UNT Graduate School Mock Interviews for Ph.D. Students, February 2016, participated as a

Department Chair in mock interviews for Ph.D. Students 9. Writing the Thesis/Dissertation Proposal: Social Science, The University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School presentation for graduate students, February 2015

8. University of North Texas PACS Symposium for Nigerian Faculty Presentation on “Forms of Government in the United States for Nigerian Faculty” for visiting faculty from Nigeria, February 2014 7. Department of Linguistics and Technical Communication English Summer Institute, Denton Texas, July 2010 Workshop on Municipalities in the United Sates: The Council Manager form of Government, for students from the Autonomous University from the state of Mexico 6. UNT PADM Ph.D. Colloquium Series, October 2010 Spanish Language Media and Emergency Management and Writing a Coherent Thesis for your Paper – Topic geared to helping Ph.D. Students 5. The University of North Texas Equity and Diversity Conference Denton, Texas February 2006 Gave a

presentation on Building Diversity into Your Classes 4. The University of North Texas, Public Administration Student Association Panel on Managing Diverse Societies: Challenges and Suggestions, September 2006, Gave presentation on The Changing Demographics in the Hispanic Community 3. UNT Mock University, February 2006, All You Ever Wanted to Know About Local Government But Were Afraid to Ask, Lecture for incoming freshman College Expectations

2. The University of North Texas Equity and Diversity Conference Denton, Texas February 2005 gave a presentation on Building Diversity into Your Classes

1. The University of North Texas Equity and Diversity Conference Denton, Texas February 2004, gave a presentation on Building Diversity into Your Classes Media Contributions

Newspapers Denton Record Chronicle May 02, 2019 “Latter-day Saints church hosts religious freedom panel on National Day of Prayer” North Texas Daily, March 22, 2018 “Nonprofit leadership studies degree coming in fall 2018” Lake Cities Sun March 5, 2018 “UNT to offer bachelor’s degree in nonprofit leadership studies” Denton Record Chronicle August 13, 2017 “Bills aim to take away control on city Issues” The Dallas Morning News August 12, 2017 “To Texas’ Republican leaders, Democratic mayors have become public enemy No.1” Houston Chronicle July 13, 2017 “Houston Community College board meets Thursday after

trustee Chris Oliver’s bribery conviction” Denton Record Chronicle February, 18, 2017 “Home tax breaks done many ways”

Denton Record Chronicle July 3, 2016 “Cross Roads Banks on Big Box” The Dallas Morning News June 26, 2016 “Meet Cross Roads, the small town in booming DFW that likes it that way” Denton Record Chronicle November 22, 2014 “State’s shift could reverberate: Professors offers look at changing demographics possible implications” Denton Record Chronicle November 20, 2014 “League of Women Voters slates presentation today” North Texas Daily, November 20, 2012 “Professor elected to national position” The Akron Beacon Journal, July 10, 2012 Article on Gravestones update North Texas Daily, January 27, 2010 “Residents show mixed reactions to city growth”

North Texas, February 27, 2007 “Professors Study Hispanic Culture”

AlDiaTX, February 7, 2007 “Medios hispanos están en la mira, Seis académicos de UNT realizarán estudios”

PA Times, July 2006 “UNT professor offers innovative teaching on the impact of state government on local municipalities”

North Texas Daily September 29, 2005 “NT’s Hispanic, black populations rising”

Denton Record Chronicle, July 4, 2005 “Meeting a need: Hispanic-centered businesses serve a growing population”

Denton Record Chronicle, February 2, 2005 Editorial “Why universities need professors”

Denton Record Chronicle, February 1, 2005 “Latinos protest school’s policies” Denton Record Chronicle, November 12, 2003 “District offers safe rides for a dollar a day” NTDaily, October 29, 2003 “Escalante Receives top honor”

Denton Record Chronicle, October 24, 2003 “Taxis ferry kids for a fee” Star-Telegram, June 9, 2003 “Elections show 3 leaders’ clout”

The Akron Beacon Journal, August 5, 1999 “Gravestones given new homes” Editorial Boards Ralph Bunche Journal of Public Affairs (RBJPA) The Global: A Journal of Policy and Strategy Peer Reviewer/Referee – Journals

• Public Administration Review (2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019) • Disaster Prevention and Management (2012, 2013) • Public Administration Quarterly (2012, 2013) • The Journal of Public Management and Social Policy (2008-09, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018) • State and Local Government Review (2008, 2009, 2011, 2013) • The International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior (2008, 2010) • Journal of Health & Human Services Administration (2013) • Review of Public Personnel Administration (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017) • Evidence-based HRM: a global forum for empirical scholarship (2013) • Journal of Public Affairs Education (2013, 2015, 2017, 2018) • Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly (2016) • Public Personnel Management (2016, 2017, 2018) • Local Government Studies (2018) • Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis (2018)

Peer Reviewer/Referee – Books/films

• Texas Politics Governing the Lone Star State Cal Jillson 6th Ed. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group 2018 • PBS Film on The City – relating to the city of Boston spring 2019

External Reviewer – Reviewed material to contribute to tenure decisions Honors/Awards for Teaching, Service and Scholarship

Teaching 2018 Outstanding Professor Award, In appreciation of your dedicated service and commitment to excellence, from the Public Administration & Management Doctoral Student Association Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas. 2017 Thank a Teacher Program Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment, and Redesign (CLEAR) November 2017 recognition for making an impact on student success 2016 Thank a Teacher Program Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment, and Redesign (CLEAR) January 2016 recognition for making an impact on student success 2011 Recipient of the Public Administration Student Association (PASA) Professor of the Year Award for dedicated Teaching, University of North Texas, February 2011 2009 UNT Honors Faculty Recognition List for commitment to students and support and inspiration for their goals and dreams, March 2009 2007 UNT Honors Faculty Recognition List for commitment to students and support and inspiration for their goals and dreams, March 2007

2007 Recipient of the first Public Administration Student Association (PASA) Faculty of the Year Award for dedicated Teaching, University of North Texas, March 2007 2002 Recipient of the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Cleveland State University, Professor Richard D. Bingham Award for Teaching Excellence by a Doctoral Student May 2002

2000 Award from the University Center for Teaching and Learning Award presented by the Office of Academic and Student Affairs, February 2000, based on student evaluations during Fall Semester, 1999 Presented by Cleveland State University

1999 Award from the Students Choice Award For Excellence in Teaching, September 1999, based on student course evaluation rankings during Spring Semester, 1999 Presented by Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University

Service Award 2017 City of Denton, Texas Service Award, The City of Denton expresses its gratitude for dedicated and invaluable service to the Civil Service Commission, serving from August 2005 to July 2017 Award 2015 Academician of the Year from the National Forum of Black Public Administrators and North Texas Chapter of ASPA’s Five Pillars of Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Service. Award 2014 Outgoing ASPA National Council Award, in recognition of the service rendered to ASPA by an outgoing national council member. Award 2014 Named to the University of North Texas President’s Community Engagement Honor Roll for a giving spirit and dedication to service. Award 2013 Chester A. Newland Presidential Citation of Merit from the American Society for Public Administration for service to ASPA. Award 2012 from the College of Public Affairs and Community Service Hiram J. Friedsam Award, for distinguished faculty service, exceptional leadership, commitment to equality of education, and dedication to improving the quality of life for the community, March 2012 Award 2012 the North Texas ASPA Chapter Service award for outstanding leadership and service to the North Texas Chapter 2003-2011, February 2012 Selected as a UNT Leadership Fellow for the 2011-2012 school year, an opportunity for professional development and leadership training for the University of North Texas. Award 2008 of the Presidential Citation of Merit from the American Society for Public

Administration for service to ASPA.

Award 2004 from the League of United Latin American Citizens Denton Council #4266, 2004 Community Service Award for commitment and service to the Denton Hispanic Community Scholarships Recipient of the 2004 Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration Certificate for initiation into the society Recipient of the Edward W. Hanten Outstanding Doctoral Paper Award, Spring 1996, Department of Public Administration & Urban Studies, University of Akron

Recipient of the Stewart L. Grow Award, for academic excellence, integrity, concern for others, and devotion to public management, Spring 1994, Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management, George W. Romney Institute of Public Management

Scholarship, The American Society for Public Administration, Conference Scholarship for Graduate Students to attend ASPA’s 58th National Conference in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, July 1997 Scholarship, Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management, George W. Romney Institute of Public Management, received financial aid scholarships from the school, 1993-1994

Community Service

2020 Census City of Denton Complete Count Committee March 2019 to Present, Co-Chair of the section on counting the elderly, attended monthly meetings. City of Denton Civil Service Commissioner August 2005 to July 2017, four terms, served as vice-chair of the commission 2006-2013. Denton Christian Preschool Board Member, fall 2002 to spring 2008, nonprofit organization

Professional Affiliations

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) 1995 to Present

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 2000 to Present Local Government Hispanic Network 2004 to Present Urban Affairs Association 2013 to Present Texas City Management Association 2018 to Present

The Academy of Political Science (APS) 2000 to 2006 League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC Local Council #4366) 2002 to 2006

Service to the Profession

ICMA Advisory Board on Graduate Education (ABGE) – 2014 to present. As a board we have worked on correlating between ICMA, MPA programs, and NASPAA. Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) – Commissioner for COPRA the Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation. Three year term October 2013 to 2016. COPRA is the accreditation arm of NASPAA Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

• NASPAA Nominating Committee Fall 2017/2018 • Committee on Diversity and Social Equity, 2011 to Present • Site Visitor Trainer for ICMA Meetings 2013 to present • Member of the Minority Serving Institution MSI Taskforce developed to provide

consultation and training to institutions on NASPAA accreditation June 2011 to present • Chair NASPAA/COPRA Eligibility Committee 2014 to 2016 • Subcommittee on Education and Training January 1, 2010 to 2012 • Accreditation Consultant at annual conference 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018

NASPAA site visitor-external reviewer:

• (2019) Florida International University (Site Visit Chair) • (2018) San Jose State University (Site Visit Chair) • (2017) Cal State University San Bernardino (Site Visit Chair) • (2013) Texas A&M International University (Site Visit Chair) • (2012) University of Texas El Paso (MSI Taskforce Consultant) • (2012) Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (Site Visit Member) • (2009) California State University Dominguez Hills (Site Visit Member)

Site Visitor International City County Management Association (ICMA Latin America) external reviewer

• (2009) The City of San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Site Visitor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) external reviewer • (2009) Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Site Visitor Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) external reviewer

• (2015) Texas A&M University Corpus Christi American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)

• North Texas NTASPA President, August 2003 to August 2011 and 2016 to Present.

• ASPA Founders Forum Selection & Fellowship Committee – 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

• ASPA July 2015 to March 2016, Chair of the Board of Financial Sustainability Committee

• ASPA August 10-13,2015 Fourth International Young Scholars Workshop, Mexico City, CIDE

• ASPA September 2012 to 2017, Committee Member Gloria Hobson Nordin Award for Social Equity.

• ASPA April September 2014 to 2015, National Governance Committee Adhoc Group

• ASPA April 2012 to September 2014, National Governance Committee, Vice-Chair

• ASPA March 2011 to March 2014, National Council Member, District IV and V.

• ASPA March 2013 to March 2014, National Finance Committee.

• ASPA February 2011 to February 2014, member of Ethics Working Group to consider revisions

of ASPA’s code of Ethics.

• ASPA National Task Force on Chapter/Section Structure Revitalization and Development, October 2012 to March 2014, Chair of committee commissioned to find ways to improve local chapter performance and their relationship to the National Council.

• ASPA May 2011 to 2013, Committee Member: Elmer B. Staats Lifetime Achievement Award

for Distinguished Public Service.

• ASPA Future Leaders Mentoring Program 2017, Rosa Castillo; 2015, George Labonte; 2014, Grant E. Rissler; 2013, Erica Copeland; 2012, Carlos Olivera.

• ASPA Special Elections Task Force for vacated positions, spring 2013.

• ASPA - North Texas Chapter Co-Chair of the 2008 National Conference Host Committee, held

in Dallas March 7-11, 2008. Organized the welcoming reception and concert, organized a panel, various other duties. Member of the 2008 ASPA Conference Management Committee

• ASPA - Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA) 2011-2012 Program Co-

Chair for 2012 Conference in McAllen, Texas. Organized the program panels, plenaries, speakers, round tables, and other various events.

University Service

University and College of Public Affairs and Community Service • Dr. Betty Berkeley Award for Interdisciplinary Studies Students 2019 Member of selection

committee • HPS Strategic Planning Committee 2018 and 2019 • HPS Space Committee 2018 and 2019 • Multicultural Scholastic Award Program Committee Member 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016 • PACS Grievance Committee Fall 2009 to 2012 • PACS Dean’s Search Committee Spring 2006 to Summer 2007 and Fall 2009 to spring 2010 • Dean of Student’s Search Committee 2008-2009 • Chair PACS College By-laws Revision Committee 2009 • Awards Committee Fall 2006 to 2009 • Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Committee, Fall 2002 to Spring 2006 • University Commencements

Department of Public Administration

• TCMA Student Advisor for TCMA’s 1st College Bowl 2019. Students won first place. Secured over 40 students to attend. Student team made 50 “blessing bags” for homeless youth.

• Department Chair August 2014 to August 2018 • MPA Hooding Ceremony, Gave Faculty Charge to graduates 2007, 2013, 2019 • Executive Committee, Terms 2003-2005, 2007-2009, 2010-2012, 2014-2018 • MPA Program Coordinator May 2014 to December 2014 • Assistant Chair 2011 to 2013

• Faculty Search Committee Chair 2008 to 2013 • Ph.D. Admissions Committee 2010 to 2013 • New Student Orientation Presenter, Fall 2003 to Present • Reappointment Promotion and Tenure Committee Fall 2008 to Present • Ad Hoc grade Appeal Committee Spring Summer 2010, 2011 • Co-MPA Program Coordinator January 2009 to January 2010 • Faculty Meeting Recording secretary Fall 2004 to Summer 2009 • Comprehensive Exam Coordinator, Spring 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2016 • Curriculum and Degree Program Committee, Term 2002-2003, Term 2005-2007, served as

committee chair for the 2006/2007 school year, and Term 2009 to 2010. Member 2012 to 2014 • Library Liaison Representative, Fall 2002 to Summer 2003

Teaching Experience Graduate Ph.D. PADM 6010 Seminar in Public Administration

PADM 6940 Directed Research in Public Administration PADM 6959 Dissertation

Graduate MPA PADM 5020 Leading and Managing Public Organizations

PADM 5030 Managing Human Resource PADM 5035 Professional Practice for Public Managers PADM 5050 Legal Issues in Public Administration PADM 5100 Local Government Management PADM 5210 Cultural Competency for Public Administrators PADM 5300 Introduction to Planning PADM 5700 Advanced Topics in Managing Human Resource PADM 5700 Organizational Behavior and Development PADM 5700 Public Private Partnerships PADM 5700 State Government and Local Management – Austin Seminar PADM 5700 The Constitution and Federalism – Washington D.C. Seminar PADM 5900 Special Problems – Directed Research and Readings

Undergraduate PADM 2100 Cultural Competency in Urban Governance PADM 3000 Introduction to Public Administration

PADM 3020 Public Management EADP 3080 Leadership and Organizational Behavior PADM 3700 Race Issues in Film and Media PADM 4900 Special Problems – Directed Research and Readings PADM 4310 Community Service Internships

Teaching Fellow, Cleveland State University, 1996-2002 Graduate PAD 630 Public Human Resource Management Undergraduate UST 302 Contemporary Urban Issues

UST 458 Urban Policy

UST 452 Management of Urban Organizations UST 459 Government Budgeting & Policy

Adjunct, Kent State University, 1997-1998

Graduate Public Financial Management (70372) Undergraduate Municipal Government (30221)

Introduction to Public Administration (30301)

Completed Dissertation Committee Assignments, Department of Public Administration • Dissertation Comm. member for Hediye Kilic Gorunmek Fall 2014 to December 2018 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Yusuf Baktir, Fall 2014 to December 2017 Graduated • Dissertation Committee Chair for Laura Marie Keyes, Fall 2013 to May 2017 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Brian Williams, Fall 2014 to May 2017 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Kim, Jung Wook, Spring 2014 to May 2017 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Jesus Valero, Fall 2013 to May 2016 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Wu, Wei-Ning, Fall 2013 to May 2015 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Brandi Lea, Spring 2010 to spring 2013 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Laurie Long, Spring 2010 to August 2013 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Jacqueline Harvey, Spring 2011 to summer 2012 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Filadelfo Leon Cazares, Spring 2010 Fall 2011 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Amy Holt, Summer 2009 to Fall 2011 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Heriberto Urby, Fall 2008 to Fall 2010 Graduated • Dissertation Committee member for Sinan Ulkemen, Fall 2008 to Fall 2009 Graduated • Dissertation Committee Chair for Sebahattin Gultikin, Spring 2008 to Summer 2009 Graduated

First Ph.D. Graduate of the PADM UNT Ph.D. program

Current Dissertation Committee Assignments, Department of Public Administration

• Dissertation Committee Chair for Abdullah Alzomia, Fall 2017 to Present • Dissertation Committee Chair for Saud Alotibi, Fall 2017 to Present • Dissertation Committee Chair for Ismail Soujaa, Fall 2016 to Present • Dissertation Committee Chair member for Mustafa Icer, Fall 2016 to Present • Dissertation Committee Chair member for Tayfun Ayazma Fall 2016 to Present • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair for Michael Gutierrez, Fall 2014 to Present • Dissertation Committee member for Julie Winkler, Fall 2018 to Present • Dissertation Committee member for Abdullah Alshammari, Fall 2018 to Present • Dissertation Committee member for Saad Alkhurayyif, Fall 2018 to Present • Dissertation Committee member for Mohammed Alkhurayyif, Fall 2018 to Present • Dissertation Committee member for Duchess Humphry, Fall 2018 to Present

Dissertation Committee Assignments College of Education - Educational Administration

• Dissertation Committee minor professor for Fernando Medina, Fall 2008 to 2013 Graduated • Dissertation Committee minor professor for Lupita Garcia, 2003 to Spring 2006 Graduated

Masters Committees Institute of Applied Sciences

• Masters Interdisciplinary Studies Committee member for Kristina Kramb, Fall 2014 Graduated • Dissertation Com for Patricia Brady, Environmental Sci. Spring 2003 to May 2004 Graduated • Masters Comprehensive Exam Committee for Jared Martin, Fall 2003 Graduated

Advisor for UNT Student Organizations College Republicans, Faculty Advisor January 2019 to Present. Provided advice and counsel and attended various student meetings.

LDSSA Latter-Day Saint Student Association Faculty Advisor January 2008 to Present. Provided advice and counsel and attended various student meetings. ICMA Student Chapter Faculty Advisor 2013 – present. Instrumental in bringing the International City/County Management Association Student chapter to UNT. Advised and counseled students. Attended activities. PASA Student Chapter Advisor 2014 to 2018 Advised and counseled students. Attended activities.

Other Professional Experience

Instructor for the Institute of Religion for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Denton Texas Institute. The following religion classes have been taught for young adults ranging in age from 18-30: Fall 2018 – Old Testament Genesis to 2nd Samuel (Rel 301) Spring 2018 – Foundations of the Restoration (Rel 225) Fall 2017 – Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel (Rel 250) Spring 2017 – Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (Rel 275) Fall 2016 – The Eternal Family (Rel 200) Facilitator for the Local Government Hispanic Network (Formerly IHN) Irving, Texas, February 2013, Facilitated the organizations 2 day Strategic Planning Retreat

Extra or Background Actor for The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos and Book of Mormon Videos produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - http://www.lds.org/bible-videos?lang=eng Summer 2011 and 2019

Coordinator of Accreditation and Compliance, County of Summit Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, December 1998 to September 2002, Coordinator for the agencies accreditation review process, Organized both the State of Ohio accreditation and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) process for the Board; wrote and facilitated plans of correction with the various departments; revamped the Boards policies, regulations, procedures, and Care Management Network Manual; Coordinator for the Boards Internship Program, worked with MPA students from the University of Akron, Conducted surveys and focus groups for the annual satisfaction

survey Consultant, The University of Kansas Department of International Programs, July/August 1996 Acted as an outside evaluator for a workshop on decentralization and local government for Venezuelan Mayors. Attended workshops and interviewed participants; submitted evaluation report for USIA review

MPA Coordinator/Administrative Research Assistant, University of Akron Department of Public Administration & Urban Studies, August 1994 to May 1996 Administrative duties, MPA admissions, student relations, researched various topics as assigned, conducted research interviews for special publication project Intern, State of Utah Department of Community & Economic Development, June 1996 and May 1994 to August 1994 and the State of Utah Department of Human Resource Management, May 93 to May 94 Computer data entry for their 1996 Export Directory, compiled research information in relation to the Brine Shrimp Industry, rated applications for employment, conducted interviews, designed documents related to HR, wrote monthly article for Capitol Connections a newspaper for state employees, conducted surveys and compiled research information in relation to employee performance evaluations

Business Owner, The Sea Food Market of El Centro, 1989 to 1992, ran a small import/export business and seafood market in El Centro, California.

Language Fluent in Spanish can translate and interpret