Name:

Dr. Michelle Allgood

Title:

Assistant Professor

Department:

School of Public Administration

Describe your research in about 200 words.

My research focuses on public management, workplace coping and employee well-being, and equity and access issues, especially for members of the disability community. My research focuses primarily on local governments and alleviating the increasing job demands placed on local government employees. I focus on extending knowledge around the relationship between public leadership, employee well-being, and coping resources. Particularly, she works to explore leadership behaviors that improve public workplace learning, performance, and constituent services. I also am interested in the efforts by local government organizations and their leaders to create healthier and inclusive workplaces. My work also aims to reduce the inequity and barriers to access public services experienced by members of the disability community. I’m a former Education Pioneers Impact Fellow and have worked in various education organizations around the United States focused on increasing education access, equity, and community engagement.

What’s the most interesting thing you have learned from a student?

The most interesting thing I have learned from a student is how to navigate the New York City Subway system. I come from a very small town in Northern Utah that, up until a year ago, only had one traffic light and little to no public transportation. The subway was such an eye-opener for me and they were a great teacher in getting me where I needed to go!