Kelechi N. Uzochukwu, PhD (410)

Kelechi N. Uzochukwu, PhD www.kelechiuzo.webs.com kuzochukwu@ubalt.edu (410) 837-5061 EDUCATION PhD, Public Policy Atlanta, GA Georgia State University & Georgia Institute of Technology (Joint PhD Program) Specializations: Planning & Economic Development Public & Nonprofit Management Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Citizen Participation, Community Development Dissertation: Assessing the Prevalence, Participants, and Predictors of Coproduction: The Case of Atlanta, Georgia Advisor John Clayton Thomas MPA, Master of Public Administration Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University Specialization: Management & Finance BS, Civil & Environmental Engineering North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Waste Management Certification Atlanta, GA Greensboro, NC Magna Cum Laude POSITIONS Academic - Faculty Assistant Professor, University of Baltimore. (August 2015 - Present). Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University. (August 2012 - May 2015). Government PhD Intern, Community and Economic Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. (November 2014 - May 2015). Program Coordinator, Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Office of Planning. (March 2008 - August 2009). Professional Administrative Associate, Safe Routes to School National Partnership. (August 2009 - April 2013). Program Consultant, Global Evaluation & Applied Research Solutions (GEARS) Inc. (July 2007 - March 2008). Civil Engineer I, Schnabel Engineering, Inc. (September 2004 - May 2007). Uzochukwu, page 1 of 6

PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journal Articles Chikoto-Schultz, G., Uzochukwu, K. 2016. Governing Civil Society in Nigeria and Zimbabwe: A Question of Policy Process and Non-State Actors Involvement. Nonprofit Policy Forum 7(2):137-170. Uzochukwu, K. 2016. The Associations between Neighborhood Constructs, Physical Activity, and Childhood Obesity: Understanding Race & Income Disparities. Journal of Urban Affairs. (published online: 30 November 2016 in print: August 2017) Uzochukwu, K., Thomas, J. C. Who Engages in the Co-production of Public Services and Why? The Case of Atlanta, Georgia. (In Submission) Book Chapters Hubsmith, D., Uzochukwu, K. (2013). Safe Routes to Schools. In D.C. Wiley and A.C. Cory (Ed.), Encyclopedia of School Health (vol. 1, pp. 517-519). Sage Publications. Newsletters Uzochukwu, K. (November 2015). In Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Ed.), Citizen Engagement in Community Development. Partners Update. https://www.frbatlanta.org/commdev/publications/partnersupdate/2015/06/citizen-engagement-incommunity-development Uzochukwu, K. (2013). Conjunction Junction, What s Your Function? An Assessment of Coproduction in Atlanta, Georgia. Public Administration Times. http://patimes.org/conjunction-junction-whatsfunction-assessment-coproduction-atlanta/ In Preparation A Critical Analysis of Coproduction Theory and Practice from a Global Perspective Comparing the Effectiveness of Formal and Informal Coproduction in Engaging Underrepresented Groups in Public Service Delivery The Co-production of Public Services among Traditionally Underrepresented Groups: Evidence from 20 Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa Exploring the Variations in Coproduction Levels across Atlanta s Neighborhood Planning Units Patterns of Coproduction Participation: Towards a Theory and Typology (co-author John Clayton Thomas). So What Exactly is Coproduction? Developing a Coproduction Typology for More Systematic Research Uzochukwu, page 2 of 6

PRESENTATIONS Uzochukwu, K., Thomas, J.C., International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) Study Group on Coproduction of Public Services, Who Engages in the Co-production of Public Services and Why? The Case of Atlanta, Georgia, Washington, DC. (June 7, 2016). Uzochukwu, K., Urban Affairs Association (UAA), Discussing Race and Systemic Inequities in the Classroom, Minneapolis, MN. (April 21, 2017). [Discussion Roundtable Presenter] Uzochukwu, K., American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Evaluability Assessment of Recreation Centers in Baltimore City, Atlanta, GA. (March 18, 2017). Uzochukwu, K., Western Economics Association International (WEAI), The Co-production of Public Services among Traditionally Underrepresented Groups: Evidence from 20 Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Santiago, Chile. (January 4, 2017). Uzochukwu, K., International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) Study Group on Coproduction of Public Services, A Critical Analysis of Coproduction Theory and Practice from a Global Perspective, Tampere, Finland. (June 13, 2016). Uzochukwu, K., American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Exploring the Variations in Coproduction Levels across Atlanta s Neighborhood Planning Units, Seattle, WA. (March 22, 2016). Uzochukwu, K., Urban Affairs Association (UAA) Conference, So What Exactly is Coproduction? Developing a Coproduction Typology for More Systematic Research, San Diego, CA. (March 17, 2016). Uzochukwu, K., Research Engagement Day (RED) Talk, Citizen Engagement in Community Development, University of Baltimore. (February 4, 2016). Uzochukwu, K., Public Management Research Association (PMRA) Conference, Who Engages in the Co-production of Public Services and Why? The Case of Atlanta, GA, Minneapolis, MN. (June 11, 2015). Uzochukwu, K., Association of African Planning Schools (AAPS), The Co-production of Public Services among Traditionally Underrepresented Groups: Evidence from 20 Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Cape Town, South Africa. (November 18, 2014). Older Presentations Urban Affairs Association (UAA) Conference, Miami, FL. (April 2015) Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA), Philadelphia, PA. (February 2015) Southeast Conference for Public Administration (SECOPA), Atlanta, GA. (September 2014) American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference, Washington, DC. (March 2014) Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA), Washington, DC. (March 2014) Urban Affairs Association (UAA) Conference, San Antonio, TX. (March 2014). Uzochukwu, page 3 of 6

Georgia Tech Research & Innovation Conference (GTRIC), Atlanta, GA. (January 2014). Young Scholars Workshop, ASPA s International Public Strategy Forum, Beijing, China. (Aug 2013). Urban Affairs Association (UAA) Conference, San Francisco, CA. (April 2013). Urban Affairs Association (UAA) Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. (April 2012). Association for Budgeting & Financial Management (ABFM) Conference, Omaha, NE. (October 2010). Southeast Conference for Public Administration (SECOPA), Wilmington, NC. (October 2010). INVITED PRESENTATIONS Young, Andrew J., Young, A., Uzochukwu, K., Whitney M. Young, Jr. Leadership Conference of the National Urban League Young Professionals, The Impact of Minority Business Development Programs in U.S. Cities, Atlanta, GA. (October 2013). Newman, H., Young, A., Uzochukwu, K., National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Convention, The Atlanta Way: Lessons from the Making of Modern Atlanta for Other 21st Century Cities, Indianapolis, IN. (April 2013). Clifton, J., Young, Andrew J., Newman, H., Hotchkiss, J., Uzochukwu, K., Creating Great Jobs: Who, Where, How, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. (April 2012). TEACHING EXPERIENCE The University of Baltimore CPM 533 Performance Measurement 1 course GVPP 326 Urban Politics & Public Policy 2 courses GVPP 479 African Politics, Culture, and Society 1 course [1 online] PUAD 628 Statistical Application 7 courses [3 online] PUAD 703 Urban Management 1 course PUAD 720 Urban Politics and Policy Planning 1 course Georgia State University PMAP 4041 Policy Data Analysis 2 courses PMAP 4451 Economic Development Policy 1 course DIRECTED STUDENT LEARNING Supervised Research Assistants Advised: Ning Yun, MPA Student (October 2015 - May 2016) Advised: Adnan Hameed, MPA Student (October 2015 - December 2015) Advised: Ifeyinka, MPA Student (June 2016 February 2017) FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 Outstanding Doctoral Student for 2014, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, GSU 2014 Dissertation Fellowship, Andrew Young School & Coca-Cola Foundation Uzochukwu, page 4 of 6

2014 Best Research Paper Award, Ivan Allen College Paper Competition, Georgia Tech 2014 Walter W. Mode Scholarship Award, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) 2014 COMPA Student Scholarship, Conference of Minority Public Administrators 2013 Kim Hinton Memorial Scholarship Award, Georgia Fiscal Management Council 2013 Founders Forum Fellow, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) 2012 Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship, Inaugural Year Finalist Cancelled due to the unstable security situation in host country 2009-12 Doctoral Scholar Award, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) 2009-12 Dean s Scholar Fellowship, Georgia State University 2009-14 Graduate Research Assistantship, Georgia State University 2004 Civil Engineering Student of the Year, North Carolina A&T State University OTHER HONORS (abridged) 2014 Building Future Faculty Program, North Carolina State University 2014 Urban Affairs Association (UAA) Professional Development Workshop 2013 Young Scholars Workshop, ASPA s International Public Strategy Forum, Beijing, China 2010 Doctoral Consortium, Academy of Management (AOM) Conference, Montreal, Canada 2007 Inductee, Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration 2003 Inductee, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society (2004 President) 2003 Inductee, Golden Key International Honour Society UNIVERSITY SERVICE Judge, Inspired Discoveries: A Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works. (May 5, 2017). Member, General Education Council Workgroup for International Baccalaureate Credit (April - June 2017). CPA Representative, Council on Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. (January 2017 - Present). Member, MPA Self-Study Steering Committee for NASPAA Reaccreditation. (August 2016 - Present). Secretary, College of Public Affairs Faculty Senate. (August 2016 - Present). Search Committee Member, Tutoring Manager, ALC/Langsdale. (November 2016 - December 2016). Search Committee Member, Reference and Instruction Librarian. (March 2016 July 2016). Search Committee Member, Faculty Position (Open Rank), Analytical Techniques/Policy Analysis. (March 2016 May 2016). Assessment Team Member, Course Assessment for GVPP 499 (April 2016) Graduate Student Advisory Board, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Tech. (Aug 2013 - May 2014). Planning Committee, Georgia Tech Research & Innovation Conference. (October 2013 - February 2014). Uzochukwu, page 5 of 6

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Associate Editor, Journal of Public Management & Social Policy. (2015 - Present). Assistant Editor, Journal of Public Management & Social Policy. (2014-2015). Assistant Editor, African Social Science Review. (2014 - Present). Panel Moderator, Compact for Faculty Diversity, Arlington, VA. (October 30, 2015). Reviewer, Journal Article, American Review of Public Administration. (2014 - Present). Reviewer, Journal Article, Environment & Behavior. (2014). Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. (2016). Reviewer, Journal Article, Nonprofit Policy Forum. (2015 - Present). Graduate Mentor, Georgia State University. (2010-2014). Conference Volunteer, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). (2014). Conference Volunteer, Urban Affairs Association (UAA) (2013). PUBLIC SERVICE Board Member, Selfless for Africa, Inc. (December 2010 - Present). Mentor, Southwest Success Mentor Program (February 18, 2016 June 2016). DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ATTENDED Conference Attendance, Institute for Teaching and Mentoring, The Compact for Faculty Diversity, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). (October 27, 2016 - October 30, 2016). Tutorial, Sakai Training for Web-based Course, Office of Technology Services. (November 13, 2015). Conference Attendance, Institute for Teaching and Mentoring, The Compact for Faculty Diversity, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). (October 29, 2015 - November 1, 2015). Workshop, Developing Strong Reflection Prompts, Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, and Technology (CELTT). (October 8, 2015). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Society for Public Administration. (January 2012 - Present). Public Management Research Association. (May 2015 - Present). Southeastern Conference for Public Administration. (October 2010 - Present). Urban Affairs Association. (January 2012 - Present). Western Economic Association International (August 2016 - Present). Uzochukwu, page 6 of 6