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I am a public management scholar with a focus on local governance. I take an interdisciplinary approach that speaks to the literature in public administration, public policy, and political science. My research agenda is broadly focused on local government management and is guided by one central question: how can local governments design institutions to create responsive policies and to deliver services effectively, efficiently, and equitably? My scholarship is motivated by a desire to understand how local governments can best serve the interests of their residents through their management structure, their policies, and the services they provide. My research centers on three broad themes. First, I examine local government management, specifically the principal-agent relationship between elected councils and appointed managers. Second, I study municipal service provision and resource allocation. Third, I examine communication between local governments and their residents about current policy issues and how residents view these issues. I hold a PhD in Public Policy and Management from the Price School of Public Policy at USC. I teach courses in public administration, regulatory politics, local public management, and statistical analysis for public management.