The Mindset of Collaborative Engagement

In the first blog post, six aspects of public engagement were introduced.  Drawing on examples from the William D.

Introduction: Collaborative Public Engagement for Building Trust in Government

In a time when trust in civic institutions is at an all-time low, fostering meaningful public engagement has never been more important. This series draws from an asset-based community development framework, emphasizing the value of community voices and the strengths that local communities can build upon to shape public policy and achieve civic goals.

Collaborative Networks: The Next Frontier in Data Driven Management

The recent focus on customer experience is evident in the President’s Management Agenda (PMA), the Customer Experience Executive Order, and the earmark of $100 million in funding from the

Julia L. Carboni

Julia L. Carboni (Ph.D. Management, University of Arizona) is an Associate Professor in the Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, where she teaches courses on nonprofit management and fund development. Her research focuses on collaborative arrangements designed to address large-scale social issues and social media use and management by nonprofit organizations. Dr.

Assessing the Past and Future of Public Administration: Reflections from the Minnowbrook at 50 Conference

Government leaders rely on expert analyses from academia to help them understand their impact on the citizens and nations they serve. Scholars advance the profession through their writings and dialogues. Students benefit by learning about the influences on and the outcomes of public sector action in a way that helps build a future workforce. Understanding how public administration has evolved in the past can help all stakeholders to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities that matter for all stakeholders in this diverse profession.

Associate Professor, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University
United States
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Julia L. Carboni (Ph.D. Management, University of Arizona) is an Associate Professor in the Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, where she teaches courses on nonprofit management and fund development. Her research focuses on collaborative arrangements designed to address large-scale social issues and social media use and management by nonprofit organizations. Dr. Carboni serves on national committees for several professional associations including the Academy of Management, the American Society for Public Administration, and the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action. She also co-founded on the Advisory Board for the Indy Food Council. Prior professional experience includes managing youth mentoring and graduate education programs and alumni fundraising for academic units. She was previously an Assistant Professor in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.