Pedraza examines political attitude formation and political behavior among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States, and the consequences these portend for public policy.

My work traces water as a living, relational force across hydrosocial territories, weaving storytelling, Indigenous and local knowledges, and critical approaches to memory and environmental change.

Verdecias-Pellum’s research aims to develop tailored evidence-based interventions to reduce the severity of social needs to improve diabetes self-management and reduce comorbidity risk among at-risk populations.

Tipeng Chen is a PhD candidate in Public Administration and Policy at the School of Public Affairs. His research focuses on public management, public personnel, citizen-state interaction, and climate adaptation.

Paul Bentley, Ph.D. serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor for the Arizona State University School of Public Affairs, and he is a member of the Next Generation Service Corps (NGSC) leadership team.

Kate is an applied economist & public health nutritionist working on sustainable food systems transformation and equitable access to healthy and sustainable foods for all.

Dr. Sharon Link Wyer is an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner, organizational leadership strategist, and Instructor at Arizona State University specializing in leadership, psychology, and organizational transformation.