Publications
This collection highlights publications authored by members of our board, reflecting their scholarship, leadership, and ongoing commitment to advancing social equity. Spanning topics such as gender equity, public leadership, civil society, nonprofit studies, and social innovation, these works contribute valuable insight to the conversations shaping more inclusive communities and institutions.
Characteristics of Women’s Leadership in African Social Enterprises
This case study explores how women leaders in African social enterprises build sustainable organizations by prioritizing community care, empowerment, and social impact alongside enterprise development. Through examples from South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia, it highlights the leadership qualities and social dimensions that help these initiatives thrive.
Characterization of Women and Leadership in Public Administration and Beyond
This publication examines the barriers women continue to face in leadership across public administration and related fields, from gender stereotypes and workplace bias to structural inequities in organizations. It also offers recommendations for research, education, and practice to support more inclusive leadership and advance gender equity.
Gender in Negotiation: Preparing Public Administrators for the 21st Century Workplace
This study explores how gender shapes negotiation in public sector workplaces and whether MPA programs are adequately preparing future public administrators for those realities. It highlights how bias, workplace norms, and organizational culture can influence negotiation outcomes and calls for stronger attention to these dynamics in public administration education.
Examining the Underrepresentation of Women
in Managerial and C-Suite Roles
This qualitative study explores the systemic, social, and organizational barriers that continue to limit women’s advancement into managerial and C-suite leadership roles in the United States. Drawing on interviews with senior female managers, it highlights the impact of bias, workplace culture, work-life pressures, and limited mentorship on gender equity in leadership.
Gender Differences in the Leadership Styles of MPA Directors
This study examines whether men and women leading Master of Public Administration programs exhibit different leadership styles. Using interviews and survey data, it finds that women directors are more likely to display transformational leadership traits such as empathy, collaboration, and inspiration, while also highlighting areas of overlap across leadership styles.
Women in the Public Sector: Getting Creative with Networking and Mentoring
This publication reflects on how intentional networking and mentoring can create meaningful opportunities for women in public service and academia. Drawing on the Women in the Public Sector initiative at John Jay College, it highlights practical strategies for building community, supporting career development, and advancing gender equity through collaboration.