Georgia Persons

Dr. Georgia Persons is a Professor at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology. She specializes in African American Politics, American National Government, and Health Disparities. Her research emphasizes urban politics, political development, and social justice. She holds a PhD from MIT and a BA from Southern University.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• BA in Political Science, Southern University, Louisiana

Research Expertise: Her work examines Black mayoral leadership, health equity, and institutional processes. Her landmark dissertation analyzed Maynard Jackson’s tenure as Atlanta’s first Black mayor. Recent publications include two-volume studies on African American political contours.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Ford Foundation Fellow
• American Political Science Association Fellow
• Member and Trustee, Atlanta Metro Group

Teaching: Instructs courses on U.S. Health Policy, African-American Politics, and Policy Implementation. Active in curriculum development for special topics in public management.