Jessica K. A. Word
Biography
Jessica Word is an associate professor in the School of Public Policy and Leadership at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Her research focuses on capacity building in the public and nonprofit sectors. She also has expertise in program evaluation and organization theory.
Her work has been published in numerous journals including, Public Administration Review, Review of Public Personnel Administration, Personnel Review, Public Personnel Management, the Journal for Nonprofit Management, and Spirituality and Religion. She's worked with notable national nonprofits such as the Girl Scouts of the USA, Volunteers of America, and Opportunity Knocks on issues related to employee engagement and burnout. She also co-edited The Nonprofit Human Resource Handbook with Dr. Jessica Sowa.
Education
- Ph.D., Public Administration and Policy, Florida State University
Jessica K. A. Word In The News
Articles Featuring Jessica K. A. Word
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Newsmakers 2021: August
A collection of news stories highlighting community and perseverance at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Newsmakers 2021: May
A collection of news stories highlighting celebration, health, and progress at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Newsmakers 2021: March
A collection of news stories highlighting health, recovery, and celebration at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Nonprofits Navigate Uncertain Times Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Public Policy Professor Jessica Word on the vital role of nonprofits in good times and in crisis.