Jungwon Yeo

Dr. Jungwon Yeo is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education. Her research focuses on public policy and management, particularly crisis/emergency management, migration studies, human security, and international comparative administration. She holds a Ph.D. in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Yeo currently serves as associate editor for Natural Hazards Review and International Journal of Public Sector Management, and has held advisory roles in ASPA sections on International Comparative Administration and Emergency Management. Her work bridges global and domestic policy challenges, emphasizing interorganizational collaboration and innovative governance approaches.

Her research trends reflect a focus on crisis response mechanisms (e.g., pandemic governance, disaster coordination), migration dynamics (including return migration in non-Western contexts), and institutional reforms enhancing public sector accountability. She frequently examines the role of technology adoption, intergovernmental coordination, and community-based solutions in enhancing crisis resilience.

Key themes in her scholarship include analyzing UN-led crisis responses, evaluating policy effectiveness through quantitative methods, and exploring cultural dimensions in emergency communication. She advocates for inclusive policies addressing marginalized populations in disaster scenarios, particularly undocumented immigrants and vulnerable communities.