Dan Gitterman

Daniel Gitterman is the Duncan MacRae ’09 and Rebecca Kyle MacRae Professor of Public Policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He serves as Director of the Honors Seminar in Public Policy and Global Affairs in Washington, DC. His research focuses on the American Presidency, cross-sector collaboration in public policy, labor markets, and globalization.

• Education: B.A. from Connecticut College, M.A. from University of Pennsylvania, A.M. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Brown University
• Research Areas: American Presidency, Public Policy, Education/Labor Markets, Welfare State, Globalization, and Labor Standards

His recent work, The Intersector, explores cross-sector collaborations to address societal challenges. He has authored books on executive orders (Calling the Shots) and policies for low-income workers (Boosting Paychecks).

Scientific Awards

• Tanner Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
• John L. Sanders Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and Service