Joanne Carman, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) where she teaches in the Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration program and serves as the advisor and coordinator for students in the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management program.
Joanne’s research focuses on organizational capacity building, program evaluation, leadership, and governance. In 2020, Joanne was awarded UNC Charlotte’s Bonnie E. Cone Professorship in Civic Engagement, an award given to faculty whose teaching and research embody the university’s commitment to civic involvement. She is currently the Co-Editor of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly.
Jaclyn Piatak, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and teaches courses in the Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration Program.
Jaclyn’s research centers on nonprofit and public management with a focus on human resources management and service delivery. Her recently co-authored books include Public Service Motivation and Public Opinion: Examining Antecedents and Attitudes (2021) and Volunteer Management: A Strategic Approach (2024).
She serves on eight editorial boards, including the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Public Administration Review, American Review of Public Administration, and Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance. She is currently a Co-Editor of the Elements in Public and Nonprofit Administration Series with Cambridge University Press and the Co-Editor of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly.
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