Teodoro Benavides

Teodoro Benavides is a Senior Lecturer of Public and Nonprofit Management at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), serving as MPA Director and Internship Coordinator within the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Education, History and Political Science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville (1973) and an M.S. in Public Administration from Southern Methodist University (1974).

His expertise spans city management, financial management, budgeting, leadership, and community planning. Research interests focus on municipal governance, nonprofit management, and public sector leadership. He has published extensively on topics like municipal benchmarking, case studies in disaster management, and human resources strategies for public managers.

• Awards: 2020 Paul Van Riper Award for Excellence and Service, 2004 Public Administrator of the Year
• Teaching: Developed courses on city management, financial management, and leadership
• Professional Experience: Former City Manager of Dallas (1998–2004) and Denton (1996–1998), with over 30 years in municipal administration

His work bridges academic research and practical governance, emphasizing institutional collaboration and fiscal responsibility.