Kelly Yu Shi

Dr. Kelly Yu Shi serves as Associate Professor and PhD Program Coordinator in the Department of Public Administration at the University of North Texas (UNT), holding a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

Dr. Shi specializes in public budgeting, fiscal federalism, and municipal fiscal policy with significant contributions to intergovernmental management and urban governance. Her research integrates quantitative methods to analyze state/local financial management, emergency management finance, and smart city initiatives, emphasizing civic engagement in fiscal decision-making.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• 2024 Julia A. Henderson International Award from the American Society of Public Administration

As PhD Program Coordinator, she mentors doctoral candidates while leading externally funded research on municipal bond markets and public-private partnerships through the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. She also serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Public Administration, shaping scholarly discourse in the field.