Alexis R. Kennedy

Alexis R. Kennedy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Colorado State University. Her work bridges public administration, social equity, and cross-sector collaboration, with a focus on community-engaged research.

• PhD in Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver
• MA in Economics, Rutgers University Newark
• BA in Economics, Rutgers University New Brunswick

Her research examines:

• Interactions between public, private, and nonprofit sectors
• Social equity in policy implementation
• Community engagement in sustainability and crime prevention
• Gender dynamics in land rights and bureaucracy

Kennedy’s recent publications explore conversational AI for regional sustainability, representative bureaucracy, and gender-inclusive policy frameworks, with a geographic emphasis on Vietnam and methodological innovations in international research.

She has also contributed to practical domains through experience in the New Jersey energy industry and Colorado public finance consulting.