Laurie Miller

Laurie Miller is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Director of the MPA Program at Cornell University, where she focuses on public engagement and partnerships. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications through collaborations with public agencies, NGOs, and community stakeholders.

• Undergraduate: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
• MPA: Columbia University
• Ed.M: Harvard University

Her research spans health, education, and economic development, emphasizing mixed-methods and participatory approaches. She works internationally in the U.S., Central America, and sub-Saharan Africa, addressing public concerns through policy analysis and community-driven strategies.

Prior roles include Senior Associate at the Children’s Defense Fund (Washington, D.C.) and Child Care Action Campaign (New York City), focusing on federal program implementation, public-private partnerships, and stakeholder engagement in policy processes. She also served as an analyst and liaison to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for New York City's Department of Housing Preservation and Development.