Benjamin Clark
Clinical Informatics Researcher Cleveland State University
Social
Biography
I am an Assistant Professor (Public Budgeting, Finance, and Administration) in the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University. I came to the Levin College after earning my PhD in Public Administration in 2009 from the University of Georgia and a career in public service. Prior to my appointment at the Levin College of Urban Affairs, I worked as a budget analyst for the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (Athens, Georgia). I also previously worked in a Washington, DC based public health consulting firm (Futures Group International) to assist foreign governments, multilateral organizations, and NGOs in the development and implementation of HIV/AIDS and reproductive health programs. I am also a former Peace Corps Volunteer in the West African nation of Senegal.
Industry Expertise
Public Policy
Government Administration
Areas of Expertise
Public Administration
Research
Public Health
Accomplishments
Executive Committee Member
I have been elected to a three year term (2013-2015) on the Executive Committee of the Association of Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM). ABFM is a section within the American Society for Public Administation (ASPA).
Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
MPA
Public Administration
2000
Indiana University Bloomington
BA
Poltical Science
1999
Minors in: Theatre & Drama and Public & Environmental Affairs
The University of Georgia
PhD
Public Administration
2009
Affiliations
- Association for Budgeting and Financial Management
- Public Management Research Association
- American Society for Public Administration
- Western Social Science Association
- Cleveland State University
Sample Talks
Financial health in government
Recently gave a talk to a local school district on their financial condition. Gave an overview of what financial health means, then gave them specifics on how their government fared compared to others in my study.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
Fees
$0 to $1000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee