Mitchell R. Berg

Mitchell R. Berg serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University's Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs since 2023, specializing in governance, public law, and local government administration with emphasis on tribal communities and housing policy.

His educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Management and Public Service from Hamline University
• M.A. in Urban and Regional Studies from Minnesota State University Mankato
• B.S. in Urban and Regional Studies from the University of Minnesota, Duluth

Dr. Berg's research focuses on tribal government administration, public organizational theory, and fiscal management in local governance contexts. His work integrates practical experience from 16+ years in government service, particularly addressing equity barriers in housing policy and championing diversity through his Korean heritage and service in majority-Native communities.

His professional background features significant grant acquisition expertise, including securing two Small Cities Development Block Grants (SCBG) and facilitating MHFA funding for a 24-unit supportive-housing project with the White Earth Nation during his eight-year tenure as City Administrator of Mahnomen. He has extensive experience developing affordable housing across rural Minnesota, Minnesota/Wisconsin suburbs, and urban centers including Minneapolis, Duluth, and Mankato.

Dr. Berg actively contributes to policy development through legislative lobbying on housing equity and service on local/state boards, while teaching courses such as SPEA 375B at Indiana University.