Elizabeth Stiles

Elizabeth Stiles is a Professor of Political Science at John Carroll University with expertise in social networks, mediating institutions, and program evaluation. She holds a PhD from Emory University (2002), an MPA from North Carolina State University, and teaches undergraduate courses in Policy Analysis, Data Science, Research Methods, Interest Groups, and Political Parties, as well as graduate-level Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from Emory University
• M.P.A. from North Carolina State University
• B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Dr. Stiles' research focuses on social network dynamics in presidential nomination processes, social movement-legislative interactions, and health policy program evaluation. Her methodological approach combines computational modeling, threshold simulations, and social network analysis to examine political behavior and health interventions. Recent work explores Parkinson's disease exercise programs and addiction prevention strategies.

Her scholarly output (2025-2018) reveals dual research trajectories: American politics (ballot initiatives, presidential primaries, state legislatures) and health policy (Parkinson's disease, addiction). Methodologically, she bridges political science with computational modeling and public health evaluation, demonstrating consistent application of network analysis across domains.

Dr. Stiles has secured substantial grant funding including an Americorps grant ($880,323-$1 million renewable for 5 years) addressing social determinants of health and a Healthpath grant ($174,000) combating Ohio addiction. She consults for University Hospitals, NEOMED, and InMotion on program evaluation. No specific scientific awards were documented in source materials.

As Co-Principal Investigator, she directs community health initiatives while maintaining active professional engagement through the American Political Science Association and Midwest Political Science Association. Her work demonstrates strong community-university partnerships focused on practical policy solutions.