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Heewon Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs. Her research centers on collaborative governance for sustainable and smart cities, with a focus on how federal and local governments effectively partner with non-governmental actors in sustainability policy implementation.
Research Focus:
- Collaborative governance strategies for sustainable urban transitions
- Digital governance and technology-enabled citizen engagement
- Public service delivery innovation through mobile applications
- Performance management and citizen evaluation of sustainability policies
Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, utilizing experimental designs and field studies to understand how democratic values intersect with policy effectiveness. Recent research explores practitioner-scholar collaborations, administrative burden reduction in environmental policies, and the role of trust in co-production between citizens and policymakers.
Key Research Areas:
Her publications demonstrate expertise in environmental governance, particularly through Clean Cities coalitions, local government sustainability strategies, and the integration of private sector engagement in urban infrastructure development. She has contributed to understanding how collaborative platforms can achieve environmental goals and how performance information influences citizen perceptions of government sustainability efforts.
