Faculty
Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration at the USF School of Management is directly linked to the region's public leadership through the invaluable perspective of prominent municipal managers and executives of community agencies who server on our advisory board.
Larry Brewster
Adjunct Faculty / Emeritus Professor
brewster@usfca.edu (415) 422-2063
Professor Larry Brewster is an educator, author, and professional consultant with areas of specialization that include public policy, organizational...
Education:
PhD, University of Southern California, 1975 | MPA, Coursework completed, University of Southern California, 1976 | MA, California State University at Fullerton, 1969 | AB, California State University at Fullerton, 1968
Expertise:
Public Policy, Organizational Systems and Development, Social Psychology, Management Theories and Practice
Courses:
Ethics and Society, Management and Organization Theory, Leadership Ethics, Integrative Seminar in Public Management, Special Topic
Richard Callahan
Professor; Director, Health Services Administration Concentration, Master of Public Administration, Co-Director of the USF Master of Public Health Program in Sacramento
rfcallahan@usfca.edu (916) 803-7022
Callahan is a Professor at the University of San Francisco, with a joint appointment in the USF School of Management and in the USF School of Nursing and Health Professions. Callahan’s research, consulting, publications, and teaching focuses on leadership behaviors and strategy practices that are effective in complex, demanding and dynamic environments in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Education:
Doctorate in Public Administration (DPA), University of Southern California, LA, CA. Dissertation: The Politics of Structural Choice: Cooperation in Political Environments | Master of Public Administration (MPA), USC, Los Angeles, California. | Tenri University, Nara Prefecture, Japan. | Bachelor of Arts (BA), Honors in Government, Georgetown University, Wash., D.C.
Expertise:
Leadership Practices, Strategic Planning
Courses:
Public Health Systems Leadership and Administration, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Leadership, Teams & Organizations, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Navigating and Negotiating the Field of Practice of Public Administration, Strategic Planning, HSA-Navigating and Negotiating in Health Administration
Alison Cohen
Assistant Professor
akcohen@usfca.edu (415) 422-6447
Education:
University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, 2010-2017. M.P.H. (2010-2012) in epidemiology and biostatistics, Ph.D Post-Doctoral Fellow researching youth and inequalities.
Kimberly Rae Connor
Program Director / Professor
connork@usfca.edu (415) 422-2869
Kimberly Rae Connor is the author of Conversions and Visions in the Writings of African American Women (Tennessee, 1994) and Imagining Grace:...
Education:
PhD, Religious Studies, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1991 | MA, Religious Studies, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1988 | MA, Literature and Theology, University of Bristol, England, 1981 | BA, English (Magna Cum Laude), Gettysburg College, PA, 1979
Expertise:
Religion and literature; multicultural and Ignatian pedagogy; applied humanities
Courses:
Ethical Decision Making, Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business, Directed Study, Leadership Ethics
Tim Gaffaney
Adjunct ProfessorTim Gaffaney has been a Senior Fellow with SARTA, a California state i-Hub dedicated to accelerating innovation in the Sacramento Region, and has...
Education:
Ph.D., Political Science, University of California Los Angeles, 1997 | B.A. Study of Religion, University of California Los Angeles, 1988
Courses:
Public Policy & the Regulatory Environment, Quantitative Methods and Big Data, Program Evaluation and Monitoring
Ken Goldstein
Professor
kmgoldstein@usfca.edu (415) 422-5662
Ken Goldstein is a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco and Faculty Director of the USF in DC program. Before joining the...
Education:
PhD, American Politics and Research Methodology, University of Michigan
Expertise:
Use and Impact of political advertising
Courses:
Quantitative Methods, Quantitative Methods and Big Data, Quantitative Methods in Public Affairs, Quant Methods in Public Policy, USF in DC: Seminar, USF in DC: Research, Directed Study
Michael Grimaldi
Adjunct ProfessorMichael J. Grimaldi is a recognized public sector leader with over 30 years of experience in public administration and the administration of justice...
Education:
Master Degree in Leadership, University of Southern California Price School of Public Policy, Los Angeles, California, 2009 | B.Sc. History, State University of New York, Old Westbury, New York, 2006 | Federal DEA Commanders Academy at Quantico, Quantico, Virginia, 2003 | Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Supervisory Leadership Institute, 1993 | Air Force SERE Instructor School, 1971
Courses:
Public Administration as a Field and Practice in Contemporary Society
Catherine Horiuchi
Program Director / Associate Professor
cmhoriuchi@usfca.edu (415) 422-2132
Catherine Horiuchi, Associate Professor and Program Director of the Master of Public Administration program, employs her extensive multi-...
Education:
DPA, Public Administration, University of Southern California, 2001 | Graduate Studies in Linguistics and Computer Science, University of California, San Diego, 1982–84 | MA, Linguistics, University of Utah 1978 | BA, Latin (magna cum laude), University of Utah, 1975
Expertise:
Organizational theory, Public administration and analysis, Quantitative methods, Statistics, Emerging technologies
Courses:
Health Management, Economics and Finance for Public Managers, Policy Analysis, Public Sector Budgeting, Integrative Seminar in Public Management, Program and Policy Evaluation, Strategic Management of Public Communication, Managing Budgets, Finance and Economics, Public Policy Analysis and Implementation, Information Technology and E-Trends
Monika Hudson
Associate Professor
mhudson@usfca.edu (415) 422-4395
Associate Professor Monika Hudson successfully blends professional experience in the public sector with deep community involvement, teaching and...
Education:
EdD candidate, Education, University of San Francisco | DM, Management, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH | MBA, University of San Francisco | BS, Communications Studies and Political Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Expertise:
Entrepreneurship, Organizational behavior, Management, Public administration
Courses:
Family Business, Special Topics: Entrepreneurship, Directed Study, Entrepreneurial Management, Practicum in Family Business, Special Topic: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Foundations of Organizations & Management, BSM Directed Study, BSM Special Topic, Public Sector Budgeting, Program and Policy Evaluation, Independent Study - Public Administration
Richard Greggory Johnson III
Professor and Program Director, Business Minor
rgjohnsoniii@usfca.edu (415) 422-5823
Professor and Program Director, Business Minor, Richard Greggory Johnson III is a progressive author, educator and Fulbright Scholar who focuses on...
Education:
Doctorate in Public Policy & Administration, Golden Gate University, Edward S. Ageno School of Business | M.A, Social and Public Policy, Georgetown University | MS, Public Services Management, DePaul University, School of Public Services
Courses:
Legitimation of Power in Societies and Organization, Legitimation of Power in Societies and Organizations, Policy Analysis in the Pluralistic Society, MNA Special Topics, Public Administration as a Field and Practice in Contemporary Society, Management and Organization Theory, Policy Analysis, Human Resource Planning and Management, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Management Practice, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources, Core Value Driven Leadership and Ethics, Strategic Planning
David Kersten
Adjunct ProfessorDavid Kersten is an expert in public policy research and analysis, particularly budget, tax, labor, and fiscal issues. He currently serves as the...
Education:
Master of Public Policy, Georgetown University | BA, Political Science, University of California, San Diego
Courses:
Public Sector Budgeting
Timothy Loney
Adjunct ProfessorTimothy Loney brings to USF over 35 years of service as an educator in the field of organizational change management. Dr. Loney helps his students...
Education:
DPA, Public Management, University of Southern California, 1983 | MPA, Public Administration, University of Southern California, 1981 | MSA, Administration, George Washington University, 1971 | BS, Education, Southern Connecticut State University
Courses:
Management and Organization Theory, Human Resource Planning and Management, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Integrative Seminar in Public Management, Program and Policy Evaluation, Management Practice, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources
Tony Manzanetti
Adjunct Professor
Courses:
Integrative Seminar in Public Management, Health Law, Health Law and Ethics (HSA Concentration), MPA Directed Study
Anthony Ribera
Department Chair / Assistant Professor
ribera@usfca.edu (415) 422-2884
Assistant Professor Anthony Ribera brings a wealth of experience at the center of San Francisco civic life to both his teaching and academic work. As...
Education:
National Executive Institute of the FBI, 1993 | PhD, Public Administration, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, 1987 | MPA, Justice Administration, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, 1975 | BA, Justice Administration, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, 1974 | Lifetime Teaching Credential, City College of San Francisco, CA, 1975 | AA, Social Science, City College of San Francisco, 1966
Courses:
Public Policy & the Regulatory Environment, Directed Study, Proactive Law Enforcement Administration, BSM Directed Study, BSM Special Topic, Management and Organization Theory, Integrative Seminar in Public Management, Management Practice, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources
William Riggs
Assistant Professor
william.riggs@usfca.edu (415) 422-2092
William (Billy) Riggs, PhD, AICP, LEED AP is a global expert and thought leader in the areas of autonomy and smart transportation, housing, economics...
Education:
Ph.D., City and Regional Planning, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 2011 | Master of Urban Planning, Economics and Spatial Analysis, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 2003 | Bachelor of Arts, History, Ball State University, 2001
Courses:
Strategic Planning and Implementation, Program and Policy Evaluation, Managing Budgets, Finance and Economics, Program Evaluation and Monitoring
JoAnne Speers
Adjunct ProfessorJoAnne teaches Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations, in addition to courses in USF's Public Administration program. She brings over 25...
Education:
Juris Doctor and Member, California Bar University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law | Masters of Public Policy University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Public Policy (Goldman School) | Bachelor of Arts, Political Science University of California, Berkeley
Courses:
Nonprofit Strategic Governance, Core Value Driven Leadership and Ethics, Managing Budgets, Finance and Economics, Public Policy Analysis and Implementation
Lynn Thull
Adjunct ProfessorLynn Thull provides organizational development supports and services to nonprofit and for-profit organizations throughout California, and she...
Education:
PhD, Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology | MS, Educational Counseling, Northern Arizona University
Courses:
Program and Policy Evaluation, Strategic Management of Public Communication, Program Evaluation and Monitoring
Richard Waters
Associate Professor
rdwaters@usfca.edu (415) 422-2478
Richard D. Waters is an associate professor in the School of Management, where he teaches strategic communication and communication management...
Education:
PhD, Mass Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2007 | MS, Public Relations, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 2000 | ABJ, Public Relations (Minor in Political Science), University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 1998
Expertise:
Public relations and strategic communication
Courses:
BSM Special Topic, Nonprofit Fundraising & Philanthropy, Nonprofit Marketing & Communication, MNA Directed Study, Research and Analysis for Organization Development, Integrative Seminar in Public Management, Program and Policy Evaluation, Strategic Management of Public Communication, Independent Study - Public Administration, Public Relations Writing
Peter Wright
Adjunct ProfessorPeter Wright serves as the Executive Director of the University of California Student Association, the official voice of over 240,000 undergraduate,...
Education:
PhD, Political Science, University of California, Santa Barbara | Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California | BA, Politics, Occidental College
Courses:
Public Administration as a Field and Practice in Contemporary Society, Policy Analysis, Integrative Seminar in Public Management, Navigating and Negotiating the Field of Practice of Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis and Implementation, Strategic Communications, USF in Sacramento
Contact Info
Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
University of San Francisco
Downtown Campus
101 Howard Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94105
management@usfca.edu (415) 422-2221
Downtown Campus
101 Howard Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94105
management@usfca.edu (415) 422-2221