Isabella Marie Nolte

Prof. Dr. Isabella Marie Nolte is a Professor in Public Management at Harz University of Applied Sciences since 2019. Her work focuses on the management of public and nonprofit organizations in dynamic environments, particularly examining how crises and disasters impact administrative structures and processes.

Dr. Nolte's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Flensburg
• Master of Arts in International Economics from Georg August University in Göttingen and University of California, Los Angeles (dean's list)
• Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) from University of Hamburg (summa cum laude)
• Certificate in Higher Education Teaching from UK Higher Education Academy

Her research interests span several critical areas in public administration. She investigates how public organizations navigate crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and refugee crises, focusing on performance management, digitalization, and agile governance approaches. Dr. Nolte also examines gender budgeting practices, interorganizational partnerships, and the role of e-government in modern public administration. Her work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in real-world crisis situations.

Analysis of Dr. Nolte's recent publications reveals a strong focus on crisis management in public administration, particularly examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and refugee crises. Her research spans multiple continents and contexts, from European refugee responses to development partnerships in Myanmar. The publications demonstrate methodological diversity, employing both qualitative case studies and quantitative analyses to understand organizational behavior during turbulent times.

Dr. Nolte has received recognition for her scholarly contributions:

• Best Poster Award at ARNOVA's 39th Annual Conference (2010)
• Best paper award for Academy of Management Proceedings (2019)
• Funding from Hans Sauer Foundation for research on public administration during crises (2022-2023)

Dr. Nolte actively supervises student theses on topics including representative bureaucracy, e-government, cooperation relationships between public organizations and third parties, public management in dynamic times, and performance management in public administration. Her research has been supported by various institutions, most recently by the Hans Sauer Foundation which funded her project "The Administration of the Future: What We Can Learn from Crises" during 2022-2023.

She serves as a reviewer for prominent journals including Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, Public Administration Review, Public Management Review, Voluntas, and Disasters. Dr. Nolte is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of International Journal of Public Sector Management and an associate editor for the Academy of Management Meeting. She is also a member of AWPA (academic women in public administration) and advocates for greater diversity in academia.