Pallavi Awasthi

Pallavi Awasthi is an Associate Professor at the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University, specializing in Public Administration. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Public Affairs and dual Master's degrees in Public Administration and Public Personnel Management from Florida International University and the University of Lucknow, respectively.

• Education: Ph.D. in Public Affairs (Florida International University), MPA in Human Resource Management (Florida International University), MA in Public Personnel Management (University of Lucknow)

Pallavi's research bridges public management, servant leadership, and emotional labor, with a focus on municipal governance and sustainable community development. Her work has been published in International Journal of Spirituality and Organizational Leadership, Journal of Public Affairs Education, and Governance.

Recent articles highlight her expertise in:

• Gendered leadership dynamics during pandemics
• Emotive competencies in public affairs education
• Servant leadership for post-disaster recovery
• Civil service reforms in India

Scientific Awards:

• Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership Doctoral Award
• APPAM Equity & Inclusion Fellowship
• ASPA Young Scholars Fellowship

She has presented at major conferences including ASPA, NASPAA, and the International Servant Leadership Summit, and teaches PUB 5409: Public Administration in Theory and Application.