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Alan Zarychta is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, where he focuses on the politics of social services in Central and South America, particularly in public health policy and environmental policy. He investigates how institutional reforms can improve local service delivery and strengthen governance systems toward equity and sustainability. His work has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, Social Science Research Council, and Spencer Foundation.
Education
- PhD in Political Science, University of Colorado Boulder
- MA in Public Policy, University of Colorado Boulder
- BS in Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University
His research spans decentralization in public service delivery, street-level bureaucracy in developing countries, and local governance networks in Honduras. Recent projects include analyzing water scarcity and procedural justice in Honduras and studying policy implementation for refugee populations in Turkey. He has published extensively in journals like Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Policy Studies Journal, and Public Administration.
Scientific Awards
- Junior Faculty Research Award (2020)
Professor Zarychta collaborates with the Honduran Ministry of Health and organizations like Hombro a Hombro and COCEPRADII. He co-organized the Inaugural Latin American Conference on Subnational Governance (LACSUG) in 2025, highlighting his commitment to advancing governance research and international collaboration in public administration.
