Nara Yoon

Dr. Nara Yoon is an Assistant Professor in the School of Strategic Leadership Studies at James Madison University’s College of Business and a visiting researcher at the Gradel Institute of Charity at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on board governance, collaborative governance, and volunteer management across public, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Syracuse University, an M.P.A. and B.A. in Public Administration from Yonsei University.

Her work examines organizational behavior and interorganizational relationships, with particular emphasis on board interlocks, institutional theory, and quantitative analysis. Notable research areas include how nonprofits adopt governance policies, the impact of regulatory changes on healthcare organizations, and the role of social media in political elections.

Dr. Yoon’s recent publications span leading journals such as Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory and Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. Her awards include recognitions from the Academy of Management, ARNOVA, and ASPA. She collaborates with institutions like the Gradel Institute of Charity and engages in policy analysis related to collaborative governance systems and crisis management during the pandemic.