Kimberley Roussin Isett

Kimberley Roussin Isett is a Professor at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware. She also serves as the Vice Provost for Academic Programs and University Initiatives. Her work bridges public administration, organizational theory, and health policy.

Education:

• PhD in Management (Organization Theory), University of Arizona, Eller College of Management (2001)
• MPA in Health and Human Services Policy, University of Arizona (1998)
• BA in International Relations, Ursinus College

Research Focus: Dr. Isett specializes in institutional dynamics affecting government service delivery, particularly for vulnerable populations. Her work examines:

• Evidence-based decision-making in public administration
• Collaborative governance and network analysis
• System design under political and regulatory constraints
• Health policy implementation
• Technology transfer in public services

Scientific Contributions:

• $14M+ in grants as PI/co-PI
• 2020 Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration
• Academy of Management research excellence recognition
• MacArthur Foundation Mental Health Policy Research Network (2002–2008)

Academic Affiliations:

• Subject Lead, Australia New Zealand School of Government
• Former faculty at Georgia Tech, Columbia University, and Texas A&M
• NIMH Postdoctoral Fellow, UNC-Chapel Hill Sheps Center