Meet Our Faculty

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Meet our Faculty!

 

What does it mean to be a part of the Carsey School?

The Carsey School of Public Policy is more than a leading and nationally recognized policy education and research center – it’s a community of dedicated researchers and policy practitioners, proven educators, dedicated staff, and change-making students and alumni, many of whom may be leading government and nonprofit institutions in your community. 

We invite you to explore the backgrounds and current roles of our remarkable Carsey Faculty below:

View faculty by degree program below.

Carsey School MPP Faculty Kristen Grimm
MPP Faculty Kristen Grimm
"Influence is around us every day. People are trying to get us to buy things, vote for people, and champion causes. I want students to see this so they can make good decisions about how to use their voice and energy and have a positive impact on the world."       ~Kristen Grimm
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MPP Faculty Erin Hart
"I love seeing students react the moment they understand they can make a career of standing up for what they believe in and making the world a better place for everyone."  ~ Erin Hart
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MPP Faculty Reagan Baughman
"I will leave this world in a better place than I found it."       ~Reagan Baughman
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MPP Faculty Michael Nikitas
"I strive to make the world a better place in small ways."       ~Michael Nikitas
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MCD Faculty Charlie French
Community and Economic Development Program Leader
"I am inspired by selfless leadership by individuals who do not covet attention, but simply want to make positive change."       ~Charlie French
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MCD Faculty Jolan Rivera
"Genuine, empathetic and passionate people inspire my work."       ~Jolan Rivera
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MCD Faculty Eric Hangen
Senior Research Fellow
"I am lucky enough to work with inspirational leaders in community development every day."       ~Eric Hangen
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MCD Program Director Michael Swack
MCD Director Wins Lifetime Award
"Over the whole of his career, Michael has been a critical influence on practitioners and students of community development. We honor his trailblazing accomplishments and his lasting legacy with this award."
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MPA Faculty Carolyn Arcand
Wins Prize for Teaching Simulation
"I enjoy testing my students’ ability to think critically and solve problems within a 'politically charged collaborative process.'"       ~ Carolyn Arcand
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MPA Faculty Terry Knowles
"No matter where life leads you, take the time to make a positive contribution to society."       ~ Terry Knowles
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MPA Faculty Paul Dann
"I love helping people and organizations become more effective in fulfilling their own vision and mission in life."       ~Paul Dann
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MPA Faculty Michele Holt-Shannon
NH Listens Director
"I am inspired by everyday heros doing great things right where they live."       ~Michele Holt-Shannon
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