Robert J. Wright

Robert J. Wright is an Adjunct Professor at the Master of Arts in Psychology department within the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at The Chicago School. He has over 25 years of senior management experience in public safety, emergency management, workforce development, and healthcare policy, including roles such as Senior Policy Analyst at MassHealth and Senior Program Manager at the Executive Office of Public Safety in Massachusetts.

Education:

• DPA in Public Administration, University of La Verne, 2008
• MPA, Suffolk University, Boston, MA
• BA, University of Chicago

His research focuses on federal program implementation, inter-agency collaboration, and policy design. Publications include foundational work on administrative tethering in child welfare and entrepreneurial management in homeland security policy. Scientific awards highlight excellence in teaching, reflecting his 15 years of graduate-level instruction in Public Administration.

Scientific Awards:

• Harold Able Award 2014
• President's Award for Teaching Excellence, 2012