Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration
Dan is a Ph.D. Student concentrated on Public Budgeting and Finance. Before coming to UGA, Dan earned a MPA from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also completed a BS in Mathematics, a BA in Economics, and minors in Computer Science, Chemistry, and Hispanic Language and Culture. Dan’s work focuses on the unique financial challenges faced by local governments and adapting traditional policy approaches to suit their needs. Dan also has a wide variety of professional experience that influences his research, including as Judge of Elections for the 11th Ward, 11th District of Pittsburgh, consultant for local governments, and a series of nonprofit positions, most recently as CFO and COO of NACURH, Inc. Outside of school, Dan is an avid home cook, travels to visit the national parks, and runs Spartan Races between conferences.
