Faculty - College for Health, Community & Policy

Public Administration

Faculty - Public Administration

Chair

Francine Romero, Ph.D.

Associate Professor & Department Chair

francine.romero@utsa.edu
210.458.2501

Francine Romero, Ph.D.

Title

Associate Professor & Department Chair

Phone Number

210.458.2501

francine.romero@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.232

Department

Public Administration

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Research Interests

Institutional determinants of public policy
Local land use policies (open space protection, zoning, annexation)
Federal and state civil rights policies of the twentieth century (courts and legislatures)
Policies of the Progressive Era (voting reforms and immigration restrictions)

Education

Ph.D., Political Science, University of California, Riverside, 1995
M.A., Political Science, University of California, Riverside, 1993
B.A., Political Science, California State University, San Bernardino, 1989

Faculty

Jennifer Alexander, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

jennifer.alexander@utsa.edu
210.458.2532

Jennifer Alexander, Ph.D.

Title

Associate Professor

Phone Number

210.458.2532

jennifer.alexander@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.204

Department

Public Administration & Policy

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Research Interests

Public administration theory
Administrative responsibility and discretion
The political role of nonprofits (citizenship, advocacy, policy implementation)
Public budgeting
Ethics, social equity and race

Education

Ph.D., Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993.
M.S., Geography, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1985
B.S., Foreign Service, History and Diplomacy of Developing Nations, Georgetown University, Washington, 1978

Gina Amatangelo

Lecturer II, Internship Coordinator & Undergraduate Advisor of Record

gina.amatangelo@utsa.edu
210.458.2617

Gina Amatangelo

Title

Lecturer II, Internship Coordinator & Undergraduate Advisor of Record

Phone Number

210.458.2617

gina.amatangelo@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.339

Department

Public Administration & Policy

Education

Master of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin
B.A. in Communications, Pennsylvania State University

Tansu Demir, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

tansu.demir@utsa.edu
210.458.2690

Tansu Demir, Ph.D.

Title

Associate Professor

Phone Number

210.458.2690

tansu.demir@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.238

Department

Public Administration & Policy

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Research Interests

Politics-administration relationship
City managers and administrative power
Accountability in local government
Public policy process (implementation)
Professionalism in public service
Public administration theory
Structural equation modeling methodology

Education

Ph.D., Public Administration Theory, Florida Atlantic University, 2005
M.A., Public Administration, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, 2001
B.S., Public Administration, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, 1998

Maria Veronica Elias, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

mariaveronica.elias@utsa.edu
210.458.2537

Maria Veronica Elias, Ph.D.

Title

Assistant Professor

Phone Number

210.458.2537

mariaveronica.elias@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.236

Department

Public Administration & Policy

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Research Interests

Public administration theory and epistemology
Public organization theory
Community organizing and civic engagement

Education

Ph.D., Urban Studies and Public Affairs, The University of Akron, 2008
M.A., Geography and Urban Planning. The University of Akron, 2003
Graduate Certificate, M.S. Management and Preservation of Natural Areas, The International University of Andalusia, La Rábida, Huelva, Spain 1999
B.A., Geography, University Graduate in Geography—Licenciatura, The National University of the South, Bahia Blanca, Argentina, 1999

Kandyce Fernandez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

kandyce.fernandez@utsa.edu
210.458.2536

Kandyce Fernandez, Ph.D.

Title

Assistant Professor

Phone Number

210.458.2536

kandyce.fernandez@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.244

Department

Public Administration & Policy

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Research Interests

Intersections of public/private organizations and structures
Government/nonprofit relationships
Philanthropy and grant making foundations in public education
Civic health and community-based organizational initiatives

Education

Ph.D., Public Administration & Policy, Arizona State University, 2014
Master of Public Service and Administration, Texas A&M University, 2007
B.A., International Studies & Economics, University of Miami, 2003

Patricia Jaramillo, Ph.D.

Lecturer III & Graduate Advisor of Record

patricia.jaramillo@utsa.edu
210.458.2716

Patricia Jaramillo, Ph.D.

Title

Lecturer III & Graduate Advisor of Record

Phone Number

210.458.2716

patricia.jaramillo@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.114B

Department

Public Administration & Policy

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Education

Ph.D. Political Science, University of Colorado at Boulder
M.P.Aff. Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin
B.A. Political Science, Southwestern University

Branco Ponomariov, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

branco.ponomariov@utsa.edu
210.458.2619

Branco Ponomariov, Ph.D.

Title

Associate Professor

Phone Number

210.458.2619

branco.ponomariov@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.246

Department

Public Administration & Policy

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Research Interests

Public management
Science & technology policy

Education

Ph.D., Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006
M.A., Sociology, Central European University
B.A., Sociology, Sofia University

Christopher Reddick, Ph.D.

Professor

christopher.reddick@utsa.edu
210.458.2502

Christopher Reddick, Ph.D.

Title

Professor

Phone Number

210.458.2502

christopher.reddick@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.242

Department

Public Administration & Policy

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Research Interests

Information technology and public administration
E-Government
Emergency management
Homeland security
Economics and finance

Education

Ph.D., Politics, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, 2000
M.B.A., Business Studies - Agricultural Economics and Business, The University of Guelph, Canada, 1996
M.A., Political Studies, The University of Guelph, Canada, 1994
B.A., Double Major Honors, Political Science and Economics, The University of Guelph, Canada, 1993
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Heywood Sanders, Ph.D.

Professor

heywood.sanders@utsa.edu
210.458.2501

Heywood Sanders, Ph.D.

Title

Professor

Phone Number

210.458.2501

heywood.sanders@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.114D

Department

Public Administration & Policy

Research Interests

Convention center development
Downtown development
Urban politics

Education

Ph.D., Government, Harvard University
B.A., Political Science, Johns Hopkins University

Staff

Karen Metz

Administrative Associate II

karen.metz@utsa.edu
210.458.2533

Karen Metz

Title

Administrative Associate II

Phone Number

210.458.2533

karen.metz@utsa.edu

Room

DB 4.114

Department

Public Administration

The qualifications to be considered as an adjunct lecturer in the MPA program are a doctorate degree in public administration or related field of study, or a master’s degree with a strong record as a city manager, CEO, CFO, Development Director or other relevant professional management work experience to the course’s specific subject matter. Teaching experience is desirable. Qualifications to Teach at the Undergraduate Level The qualifications to be considered as an adjunct lecturer in the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Policy program are a master’s degree in public administration or related field of study. Teaching and/or work experience relevant to the course’s specific subject matter is desirable. How to Apply Those interested in applying should email the Interim Department Chair, Dr. Francine Romero, at francine.romero@utsa.edu. Applicants should attach a cover letter detailing their qualifications along with their interested courses. In addition, candidates should submit a detailed resume. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.

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