Biography
Since 2022, Phillip Carlisle has served as director of development at Washington English Center (WEC), a Washington, DC, nonprofit that offers English classes to more than 1,250 immigrants and refugees each year. A practitioner, he works with private foundations, corporate partners and individual donors to advance WEC's vision that all immigrants have access to the education and support they need to achieve their goals. In his role, he is responsible for raising more than $550,000 each year. From 2017 to 2022, he worked at ASPA, serving nearly three years as director of strategic development and advancement. During his time at ASPA, he actively supported and/or managed the work of its National Council, Endowment Board, Founders’ Fellows program, awards program and membership department. His efforts led to growth in ASPA's institutional membership program, unrestricted giving and strategic partnerships. Carlisle received his BA from Albion College and MA from Brandeis University.
Candidate Statement
I'm running for District Representative because I care about ASPA. As a nonprofit professional, I have the skills and experience necessary to strengthen the organization. I grew to understand ASPA's programming, operations and governance over the four-plus years I spent on staff—and I'm committed to seeing ASPA succeed, just as I have been since 2017. I have the fundraising and recruitment background necessary to help grow revenue, keep dues and conference-related fees stable, and continue to position ASPA as the premier nonprofit dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching, and practice of public administration. I care about issues of diversity, equity and inclusion and understand the importance of publications like
PA TIMES,
Public Integrity and
Public Administration Review in supporting that work. As an LGBTQ+ candidate, I will bring my lived experiences to the Council and fight tirelessly for increased diversity amongst its members. I know many of you and also know what's necessary to help ASPA continue to flourish for years to come. Please consider me for District II Representative. I won't let you down.
Biography
Alan Kennedy is assistant teaching professor of public policy at William & Mary. An attorney, he also serves as a judge advocate general in the United States Army Reserve. He was a presidential elector for Biden-Harris in 2020. He focuses on gun policy, free speech and civil rights. His gun policy dissertation received top awards from University of Colorado Denver. He has been recognized nationally by ASPA as a Founders’ Fellow (2020) and recipient of the Public Integrity Award (2023), and by the American Bar Association as a Top 40 Young Lawyer (2021). Kennedy earned his BA from Yale University, JD and MA from William & Mary, and PhD from the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs.
Candidate Statement
As both an academic and practitioner, it would be a great honor to draw on 15 years of government and military experience to expand ASPA’s reach and impact. I was humbled to receive the Public Integrity Award this year and would like to give back, especially as our democracy is under siege, DEI programs and academic freedom are being challenged, and social equity is needed urgently. In recent years, I represented immigrants challenging Trump’s Muslim Ban, I went to court as a Biden-Harris presidential elector in anticipation of January 6 and I successfully challenged military generals who unconstitutionally punished me for participating in Black Lives Matter protests. ASPA needs more leaders on the National Council who are not afraid to fight for racial, gender and social equity, and who will defend democracy from all who seek to silence dissenting voices.
Biography
Matthew Mingus is director and professor at the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Western Michigan University, where he has been since 1998. His experience includes being a visiting professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (2013-2014), a senior governance advisor for the U.S. Department of State in Iraq (2009-2010) and the inaugural Fulbright research chair at the University of Ottawa’s Center on Governance (2005-2006). His research focuses on cross-border issues and comparative systems of federalism/decentralization; he also has five years of nonprofit management experience in programs focused on community-based substance abuse prevention and one year with the Department of Finance and Treasury Board Canada. He received a gubernatorial appointment to the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission (2017-2019), has been an associate member on the National Academy of Public Administration Standing Panel on International Affairs since 2016 and serves on the editorial boards of
Administration & Society and the
International Journal of Organizational Theory and Behavior. Mingus was the Harry S Truman Scholar from Colorado (1986) and received a fellowship to earn his MPA at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, which helped him succeed in doctoral work at the University of Colorado.
Candidate Statement
ASPA has nurtured my mind and career, deepened my knowledge and understanding of public administration and inspired me to bridge the gap between research and practice to advance excellence in public service. I accepted the nomination from Michigan's Capital Area Chapter because I am passionate about public administration and believe ASPA plays a vital role in connecting public service professionals and advancing the academic field. I have been a life member for nearly 30 years, and my commitment to public service started as I was raised by two career U.S. civil servants. I am at a stage of my life and career where I can enthusiastically give back to the organization that has given so much to me. I don’t need a title or a thank you card. I simply want to contribute. While I have been in academia for 25 years, my experience also includes five years managing nonprofit organizations, working for two national governments and living and working in Canada, China and Iraq. I am confident I have the skills and diverse experiences to be an effective contributor to ASPA’s National Council. Most importantly, I am dedicated to listening to and working with ASPA members to improve our national organization and support our Chapters and Sections. My background and experiences from across the spectrum of public service will enable me to make meaningful contributions on your behalf. I humbly ask for your vote for District II Representative.
Biography
Eloisa Thring co-authored the “Outcome-Based Equity Analysis for Sidewalk and Trail Programming,” a manuscript that will be presented at the 2024 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. This analysis incorporated equity considerations in the planning and prioritizing of future sidewalk and trail improvement projects in Loudoun County, Virginia. She is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. She completed the Marine Corp Marathon in 2011 and 2013 and periodically volunteers at local soup kitchens. She grew up in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and is the proud parent of a teenage son who is preparing for college life. Thring received an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and an MPA from George Mason University.
Candidate Statement
I am a highly motivated and progress focused leader with 30 years of public service in transportation engineering who builds and cultivates strong collaborative partnerships, and leads and coaches authentically high-performing teams in fast-paced environments. I also am an analytical thinker that solves complex problems, and a continual learner who expands business skills to adapt to the constant changing environment. I am the transportation operations program manager with Loudoun County Government who administers programs and services related to roadway safety, a self-motivated, self-directed leader with strong emotional intelligence. I will be extremely honored (and grateful) to receive your vote and be selected as your District II Representative in the 2023 ASPA National Council Election. Thank you for your consideration.
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