Meg Streams

Meg Streams is the Department Chair and Associate Professor of the Department of Public Administration at Tennessee State University's College of Public Service. Her professional journey spans public finance, budgeting, and intergovernmental relations, with a focus on fiscal federalism and sustainable competitiveness of local governments.

• PhD in Public Administration (University of Kentucky, 2007)
• MPA (University of Kentucky)
• MS in Biology (Pennsylvania State University)
• BS in Biology (Pennsylvania State University)

Dr. Streams' research bridges public budgeting with broader policy implications, including global health expenditure, rural teacher mobility, and local government sustainability. Her work often combines empirical analysis with practical policy applications, particularly in K-12 and postsecondary education finance.

Her recent publications highlight trends in tax expenditures as social policy, interjurisdictional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making in public administration. These articles span disciplines like public finance, health policy, and education economics, emphasizing fiscal federalism and budgeting frameworks.

• Donato J. Pugliese Award (SECoPA, 2022)
• Leslie A. Whittington Award for Excellence in Teaching (NASPAA, 2023)

Dr. Streams has advised numerous PhD and MPA students, including Roberts J and Martin M, and secured grants from institutions like the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and Spencer Foundation. Her outreach includes workshops on data communication and public finance for local governments.