Tina Zhao

Tina Zhao serves as Assistant Professor and Graduate Advisor in the Department of Public Policy and Administration within the College of Health & Human Services at California State University, Long Beach.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago (Dissertation: Three Essays on Contracting Out Local Health Services)
• M.A. in Sociology and Social Policy from Peking University
• B.A. in Economics from the University of International Business and Economics

Her research examines public sector operations through multiple lenses including health service delivery systems, interorganizational partnerships, and citizen engagement methodologies. She investigates how governmental entities contract health services while maintaining accountability, analyzes public perceptions of health policy interventions, and develops survey instruments for measuring collaborative governance outcomes. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in municipal health administration.

As Graduate Advisor, she oversees student development within the department's academic programs. Her research trajectory indicates active involvement in health services management studies, though specific grant details aren't provided in available materials.

Her office is located in SPA 236 with primary contact via Tina.Zhao@csulb.edu.