Rebecca Nesbit

Rebecca Nesbit is a Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), where she specializes in nonprofit management, volunteerism, and philanthropy.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Public Affairs, Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs, 2008
• Master of Public Administration, Brigham Young University

Research Focus: Dr. Nesbit's work centers on nonprofit sector dynamics, including organizational leadership, volunteer engagement frameworks, and philanthropic behavior patterns. Her expertise bridges public administration theory with practical applications in civil society institutions.

Based in Baldwin Hall (280D), she contributes to SPIA's academic mission through teaching and research, emphasizing the nonprofit sector's role in public policy ecosystems.