Angela Páez

Dr. Angela Páez is an Associate Professor and Graduate Programs Coordinator in the Department of Public Administration at Tennessee State University's College of Public Service. She holds a PhD in Public Administration from the University of Kansas, a Master's in Administrative Law, and a Law degree from Universidad del Rosario in Colombia. Her research examines law-public administration intersections, water governance, constitutional rights protection, and Latin American politics.

Dr. Páez's work analyzes how laws shape bureaucratic institutions and social change, particularly regarding water rights implementation, anti-corruption mechanisms, and public interest litigation in Latin America. Her research employs empirical legal studies and comparative policy analysis, with recent projects examining community-managed water systems in Colombia. She teaches courses on the politics of administration, organizational theory, ethics, and research methods.