Faculty
Policy matters are shaped and created through a wide range of disciplines and across diverse fields. The Master in Public Policy degree at Jacksonville University emphasizes interdisciplinary study and the development of core skills.
Our faculty reflects this interdisciplary approach, bringing expertise in philosophy, economics, political science, law, leadership, communications, management, marine science, and more.
In addition, classes are offered with lecturers who are currently active in their fields. These lecturers offer broad and diverse points of view and approaches that further and enhance students' learning.
Our Faculty
Dr. Stephen Baker
Professor of Political Science; Consultant for the U.S. Department of Justice; MPP Governance
Policy Interests: Public Opinion; American Government; Elections Research
Dr. Rody Borg
Professor of Economics and Public Policy; Forensic Economist for the City of Jacksonville; MPP Faculty Governance Committee; MPP Admissions Committee
B.A., Economics, History, 1976, Huntingdon College
Policy Interests: Market Assessment; Urban Development; Economy
Prof. Trey Csar, MPP
Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, Impact Florida; Former President of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund
Policy Interests: K-12 Education; Urban Development; Environmental
Dr. Julius Demps
Associate Professor of Management; MPP Fcaulty Governance Committee
Education:
Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, Northcentral University
M.A., Human Resource Development, Webster University
B.S., Sociology Florida State University
Policy Interests: Business; Leadership
Dr. Marcel Dulay
Adjunct Faculty; Supervising Engineer, Parsons Corporation; MPP Governance Committee
Policy Interests: Sustainability; Environment; Business
Dr. Erich Freiberger
Professor of Philosophy and Public Policy; MPP Fcaulty Governance Committee
Education:
Policy Interests: Ethics
Dr. Andrew Ju
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D. Economics, University of Connecticut, 2019
M.A. Economics, University of Connecticut, 2016
B.A. Economics, University of Florida, 2011
Dr. Annmarie Kent-Willette
Professor of Communication; Executive Director of Global Teaching and Learning; MPP Governance Committee
M.A., Communication, University of South Florida
B.A., Communication, University of South Florida
Policy Interests: Media Literacy; Media Law; Ethics in the Media
Prof. Tom Majdanics, MPP
Founder, Advisor to Executive Director and President/COO at KIPP Jacksonville Schools; Former Professor of Education Policy
Policy Interests: Education; Public Finance
Prof. Paul McCormick
Guest Lecturer; Senior Campaign Consultant
Policy Interests: Campaigning; Media Relations; Crisis Management
Dr. Will Miller
Executive Director of Institutional Analytics, Effectiveness, and Strategic Planning; Professor of Urban Studies and Public Policy; MPP NASPAA Accreditation Committee, Co- Chair
Education:
Ph.D., Urban Studies and Public Affairs, University of Akron
M.A.P., Political Polling, University of Akron
M.A., Political Science, Ohio University
B.A. Political Science, Ohio University Honors Tutorial College
Policy Interests: Public Opinion, Foreign Policy, Urban Renewal
Dr. Charles Moreland
Adjunct Faculty; Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, City of Jacksonville; Minority Fellowship Advisory Board Member
Prof. Richard A. Mullaney, J.D.
Lecturer; Director of the Public Policy Institute; Political Analyst for WJXT Channel 4; Former General Counsel for the City of Jacksonville; MPP NASPAA Accreditation Committee, Co-Chair
Policy Interests: Local government; Healthcare; Education; Criminal Justice
Dr. Ray Oldakowski
Professor of Geography and the Environment
Education:
Ph.D., Geography, University of Illinois
M.A., Geography, University of Florida
B.A. Geography, Stetson University
Policy Interests: Public Opinion Research; Demographic Spatial Analysis; Environmental
Policy
Dr. Michael Pomante
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Policy; MPP Faculty Governance Committee
Education:
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.A., Michigan State University
Policy Interests: State Election Law; Voter Turnout; Political Behavior; Political Parties
Prof. Matthew Reiber, J.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Policy Interests: Tax Policy; Civil Litigation
Dr. Nevena Trajkov
Professor of Political Science; MPP Faculty Governance Committee
Education:
Ph.D., Political Science, Florida International University
M.A., Political Science, Florida International University
M.B.A., Walsh College
B.S., Music, Eastern Michigan
University Policy Interests: Women's rights and voting rights for historically
disadvantaged groups
Dr. Quinton White
Professor of Biology, Marine Science; Executive Director, MSRI
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
M.S., University of Virginia
Policy Interests: Environmental Policy; Invertebrate Zoology; Marine Ecology