Shuyi Deng

Shuyi Deng serves as an Assistant Professor at the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Bloomington, specializing in nonprofit sector dynamics and equity-focused policy analysis since joining in 2024.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Public Affairs, University of Minnesota (2024)
• Master of Public Policy, University of Maryland (2014)
• BA in International Politics, Renmin University of China (2012)

Deng's research critically examines racial disparities in nonprofit resource distribution and philanthropic impact, with emphasis on structural inequities affecting nonprofits of color. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges public administration, race studies, and nonprofit governance to advance social justice frameworks in policy design.

Her scholarly recognition includes:

• 2022 ARNOVA Best Conference Paper Award
• University of Minnesota Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
• JSEPA Fellowship
• University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy Doctoral Fellowship

Dr. Deng teaches Social Equity and Justice courses and publishes in leading journals including Public Administrative Review and Journal of Economics, Race, and Policy, shaping discourse on race-conscious nonprofit policy interventions.