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Championing Equity and Public Service: A Conversation with Pace Professor Gina Scutelnicu-Todoran
Professor Gina Scutelnicu-Todoran, PhD, has dedicated her career to exploring the intersections of gender equity, social justice, and public administration. As a professor in 男女操逼视频软件男女操逼视频软件檚 Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and chair of the , she combines her research with real-world advocacy to drive meaningful change. In this conversation, she shares insights into her latest projects, her passion for mentoring students, and the impact of hosting NECoPA 2024 at Pace.
A Passion for Equity and Public Service
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Through her research, she has uncovered unsettling patterns. 男女操逼视频软件淲omen in academia often face higher tenure and promotion standards, particularly in the emotional labor of teaching and service, which is valued less in promotion decisions,男女操逼视频软件 she notes. Additionally, she found that women男女操逼视频软件檚 research, particularly when it diverges from traditional public affairs topics, is cited less and their achievements are often overlooked. 男女操逼视频软件淓ven those who break through into leadership roles often encounter the 男女操逼视频软件榞lass cliff男女操逼视频软件櫮信俦剖悠等砑䲠being placed in positions with limited resources and support,男女操逼视频软件 she adds.
Research That Shapes Policy
Beyond academia, Scutelnicu-Todoran is using research to influence public policy. She is currently working on a grant-funded Hispanic Population Community Needs Assessment for Westchester County, New York. In collaboration with Rebecca Tekula, PhD, and Adrian Rivero, she is gathering data to help inform policy recommendations that address the specific needs of Hispanic residents. 男女操逼视频软件淎pproximately one-third of Westchester County男女操逼视频软件檚 population is Hispanic,男女操逼视频软件 she explains, 男女操逼视频软件渁nd this research will ensure that policy decisions are shaped by the voices of those directly impacted.男女操逼视频软件
Mentorship and Student Collaboration
Teaching and research go hand in hand for Scutelnicu-Todoran, and she actively involves students in her work. 男女操逼视频软件淚男女操逼视频软件檝e mentored graduate students in presenting their research at conferences, co-authored publications with them, and advised on numerous master男女操逼视频软件檚 theses and doctoral dissertations,男女操逼视频软件 she says. Her collaborative approach models lifelong learning and emphasizes the power of working together to solve complex problems.
Bringing NECoPA to Pace
As the current chair of NECoPA, Scutelnicu-Todoran played a pivotal role in bringing the 2024 conference to Pace男女操逼视频软件檚 New York City campus. 男女操逼视频软件淚t was an opportunity to showcase our MPA program to peers from across the Northeast and beyond,男女操逼视频软件 she says. The conference theme, Building a Flexible Public Service through Innovation and Collaboration, addressed the evolving challenges in public administration.
The event brought together approximately 120 attendees, including faculty, professionals, and graduate students. 男女操逼视频软件淔ourteen MPA students volunteered, and several presented research on issues ranging from social equity to the role of social media in government relations,男女操逼视频软件 she shares with pride. 男女操逼视频软件淚t was inspiring to see their work recognized in a professional setting.男女操逼视频软件 Scutelnicu-Todoran also credits her MPA departmental colleagues and chair, who were very supportive and worked closely with her to navigate logistics and handle the last-minute surprises on the day of the event. She adds, 男女操逼视频软件淚 am thankful to our Department Chair Rebecca Tekula, Adrian Rivero, Professor Tiffany Henley, Professor Steve Rolandi, and Professor Ric Kolenda for all their contributions to the conference.男女操逼视频软件
Looking Ahead
Professor Scutelnicu-Todoran remains driven by a deep commitment to public service. Whether shaping policy, mentoring students, or leading professional organizations, her focus remains on creating opportunities for meaningful change. As she looks to the future, she is excited about writing a second book, incorporating AI into her research and teaching, and perhaps even completing a 5K open water swim.
Her motivation? 男女操逼视频软件淢y family, my students, and my belief in leading by example,男女操逼视频软件 she says. 男女操逼视频软件淩esearching gender inequity isn男女操逼视频软件檛 just a professional pursuit男女操逼视频软件攊t男女操逼视频软件檚 my lived experience. And I want to continue making a difference.男女操逼视频软件
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