School of Public Affairs and Administration

• Alan Shark holds a doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Southern California’s Washington Public Policy Center, and an MPA from Baruch College.
• He recently joined SPAA as an Assistant Professor of Public Affairs and Administration (half-time).
• He also serves as the Public Technology Institute’s Executive Director/CEO. His career has spanned over 25 years as a highly recognized leader in both the nonprofit management and technology fields, with an emphasis on technology applications for business and government. His most recent book is Beyond e-Government & e-Democracy: A Global Perspective, and he is currently working on 7 Trends that Will Transform Local Government through Technology and CIO Leadership for Cities & Counties: Emerging Trends & Practices.
• Dr. Shark is a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA).