Jaimie Kelly, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Public Administration, Networks, Organizational Theory
Overview
Dr. Jaimie Edwards-Kelly is an Assistant Professor of Political Science teaching both undergraduate and graduate (Master of Public Administration) courses. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Affairs. She received a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Augusta University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kennesaw State University.
Jaimie began at 91ÁÔÆæ in 2020 on the Oconee campus teaching American Government and online teaching Foundations of Public Administration and Gender in Public Administration. Since the fall of 2021 she has been based on the Dahlonega campus.
Education
- Ph.D., Public Administration and Public Affairs, Virginia Tech, 2020
- M.P.A., Augusta University, 2013
- B.A., English, Kennesaw State University, 2009
Research/Special Interests
Jaimie’s research centers on networks and network management. She is currently looking at the effectiveness of collaboration for food security organizations in spatial social networks. In addition, she has published on ethics and gender in policy making.
Personal Information
Outside of school, Jaimie enjoys being crafty, reading, and watching college football (Go Jackets and Spartans!) as well as spending time with her husband Tim.