Heather Getha-Taylor

Heather Getha-Taylor is a Professor at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs & Administration (SPAA). Her expertise spans public and nonprofit management with a focus on collaboration, human resource management, and leadership. She holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

Her research emphasizes the evolving nature of public work, particularly gender equity in leadership roles and workforce strategies in turbulent environments. She has authored over 70 scholarly works and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Public Personnel Management (2019-2023). Teaching focuses on evidence-based management practices across multiple campuses, blending theory with practical application.

Service contributions include leadership roles in SPAA committees, university-level initiatives like the Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, and peer reviewing for academic journals. Her work bridges academic research with practitioner needs through engaged scholarship and policy consultations.