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Biography

As Interim Director of the Institute for Public Administration, Troy Mix leads public service programs that provide students with real-world public policy experience.ÌýHis work focuses on economic development, planning, and innovation policy.ÌýHe holds a secondary faculty appointment in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr.ÌýSchool of Public Policy and Administration, teaching a course on innovation and technology.

Degrees

MPA, State and Local Management, 91Ô­´´ (2004)Ìý

BA, Political Science,ÌýUniversity of Pittsburgh (2002) Summa cum laude

Experience

2026–present Interim Director, Institute for Public Administration, 91Ô­´´

2025–2026 Acting Director, Institute for Public Administration, 91Ô­´´

2018–2025 Associate Director, Institute for Public Administration, 91Ô­´´

2024–present Lead Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, 91Ô­´´

2014–2024 Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, 91Ô­´´

2010–2014 Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2008–2009 Assistant Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, 91Ô­´´

2005–2008 Policy Specialist II, Institute for Public Administration, 91Ô­´´Ìý

2004–2005 Planner, Institute for Public Administration, 91Ô­´´

Affiliations

American Planning Association (APA)

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)

Courses Taught

UAPP 689 – Innovation and Technology in Public and Nonprofit Sectors

Research Interests

Regional economic development, planning, and governance, Universities and economic development, Regional analysis methods, Innovation and technology policy.

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