Mark Henderson

Mark Henderson serves as Professor of Public Policy and Oakland MPA Coordinator at Northeastern University with a joint appointment split between the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs (75%) and Mills College at Northeastern University (25%). Based at the Oakland campus, he actively engages in policy research and education within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities framework.

His academic credentials include a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, MA from Harvard University, and BA from Williams College.

Henderson specializes in environmental and social policy issues across the United States and China, employing Geographic Information Systems for spatial analysis. His work emphasizes practical applications through collaboration with San Francisco Bay Area governments and community organizations.

He has supervised over 200 student projects, integrating real-world policy challenges into academic training. This hands-on approach bridges theoretical research with community impact, particularly in urban environmental governance.