Research Consultant & Doctoral Candidate at the University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia Area
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- Research Consultant at The University of Georgia
- Past
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- Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Georgia
- Policy & Research Analyst at Arizona Association of Counties
- Research Associate and Social Impact Specialist at North Central Research Associates
- Project Assistant (Contracted) at State of Arizona Government Information Technology Agency
- Government Relations Assistant at Salt River Project
- Director of Student Activities at 2004 Presidential Debate at Arizona State University
- Congressional Aide at U.S. Representative Ed Pastor
- Communications and Public Affairs Intern at City of Chandler
- Education
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- The University of Georgia
- Arizona State University
- Arizona State University
- Universiteti i Tiranës
- Connections
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- Industry
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John C. Ronquillo’s Summary
I am currently working on my Ph.D. in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia where I have completed my major exams in the areas of organizational theory and behavior, public administration and management, and policy analysis and process. I will complete my dissertation under Dr. Hal G. Rainey; the topic will focus on managerial perceptions of innovation value in public and nonprofit organizations.
Prior to entering academia I worked in government affairs and consulting as a policy and research analyst, lobbyist, and community development and social impact specialist.
John C. Ronquillo’s Specialties:
My research and teaching interests are in public and nonprofit management, collaborative governance, organizational and management innovation, and social entrepreneurship.
Prior professional work experience also included public relations, environmental regulation, energy and environmental policy, community liaison work, and intergovernmental relations.
John C. Ronquillo’s Experience
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Research Consultant
The University of Georgia
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2009 — Present (8 months)
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Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Georgia
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2007 — August 2009 (2 years 1 month)
Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Hal G. Rainey, Department of Public Administration and Policy, 2008 - 2009
Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Larry O'Toole, Department of Public Administration and Policy, 2007 - 2008 -
Policy & Research Analyst
Arizona Association of Counties
(Government Relations industry)
September 2006 — August 2007 (1 year )
• Assisted in the development of public policy proposals, evaluated fiscal and programmatic impacts of legislation, and identified other research priorities and emerging public policy issues
• Implemented strategies to develop relationships with state and national policy makers and agency directors
• Provided regular updates to elected and non-elected county officers on the progress of legislation, the impact of regulatory changes, and opportunities for greater state-county partnership
• Served as an authorized and registered lobbyist for the Association before the Arizona State Legislature -
Research Associate and Social Impact Specialist
North Central Research Associates
(Research industry)
August 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 3 months)
• Conducted field, survey, and other forms of research for a social impact assessment for the proposed Resolution Copper mine in Superior, Arizona
• Built and maintained relationships with community members and government leaders of impacted areas and state employees working on improving Superior’s economic outlook
• Managed qualitative and quantitative data including population statistics, planning and zoning activities, employment and income characteristics, changes in community infrastructure and other social demographics -
Project Assistant (Contracted)
State of Arizona Government Information Technology Agency
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
January 2006 — May 2006 (5 months)
• Contracted position with focus on strategic planning, media campaigns, and community outreach; researched critical project issues and wrote and edited summaries, including documents of other team members to ensure clarity and unity in representation of issues
• Developed a community outreach plan to connect many of Arizona’s Native American communities with Arizona 2-1-1 Online -
Government Relations Assistant
Salt River Project
(Government Agency; Utilities industry)
September 2004 — May 2005 (9 months)
• Assisted state lobbyists in representing Salt River Project before community, city and state interests; regularly monitored hearings and special meetings at the Arizona State Legislature
• Maintained involvement in business, public policy, regulatory, operational and environmental aspects of the company's workings with government representatives
• Monitored and tracked legislation, read and analyzed bills, drafted amendments and weekly reports on legislative action -
Director of Student Activities
2004 Presidential Debate at Arizona State University
(Events Services industry)
May 2004 — October 2004 (6 months)
• Coordinated strategic planning initiatives with Presidential Debate Steering Committee and other members of university staff
• Produced, in conjunction with ASU Public Events, a large-scale debate “viewing party” for campus and community members, with an estimated attendance of 8,000 people – the largest said event in Presidential Debate history
• Coordinated with off-campus sponsors, local and national media outlets, university administration, debate organizers, campaigns, guest speakers, and student organizations in planning the budgetary aspects and content of public events -
Congressional Aide
U.S. Representative Ed Pastor
(Legislative Office industry)
January 2004 — May 2004 (5 months)
• Resolved high levels of complaints and citizen inquiries as a caseworker responsible for researching various government institutions
• Represented Congressman’s office at various public and social functions -
Communications and Public Affairs Intern
City of Chandler
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
August 2003 — January 2004 (6 months)
• Maintained news database for Public Affairs department, City Manager’s Office, and City Council
• Wrote special features for the City’s weekly on-line newsletter, quarterly employee newsletter, and drafted press releases and public service announcements as directed
John C. Ronquillo’s Education
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The University of Georgia
Ph. D. , Public Administration (Public & Nonprofit Management, Public Policy) , 2007 — 2010 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Doctoral Students for Public Administration (Chair, 2008-2009),
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Arizona State University
M.P.A. , Public Administration , 2004 — 2006
2005-2006 MPA Outstanding Scholar-Citizen Award
Committee Member, A. Wade Smith Lecture on Race Relations, 2004-2006
Committee Member, ASU Centennial Professorship Award, 2004-2006- Activities and Societies:
- Pi Alpha Alpha--National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration, Perspectives in Public Affairs (student journal)
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Arizona State University
B.A. , Journalism & Mass Communication , 1999 — 2004
- Activities and Societies:
- Associated Students of ASU, Programming and Activities Board, Devils' Advocates, College of Public Programs College Council
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Universiteti i Tiranës
Deshmit (Certificate) , Albanian , 2003 — 2003
Additional Information
John C. Ronquillo’s Groups:
Public Management Research Association, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, American Society for Public Administration, Academy of Management, Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
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ASU Alumni -
ASU Leadership Scholarship Program -
Arizona State University Graduates -
Professional Public Service: MPA-MPP Degrees -
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Nonprofit & Civil Society Network -
Social Enterprise Network - MojaLink -
ASU School of Public Affairs -
The Chronicle of Philanthropy -
ARNOVA -
RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service -
Higher Education/ University Advancement
John C. Ronquillo’s Honors:
Emerging Scholar Award, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, 2009
European Summer School on Social Economy
Università di Bologna, Facoltà di Economia – Sede di Forlì, University Residential Center of Bertinoro, Bertinoro, Italy, July 2009
RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service Summer Fellowship, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin, June 2009
ASU School of Public Affairs MPA Outstanding Scholar-Citizen Award, 2005 – 2006
State of New York Public Management Internship Finalist, 2006
ASU College of Public Programs Graduate Tuition Fellowship, 2004 – 2006
ASU Leadership Scholarship Program, 1999 – 2004
Phoenix Press Club Scholarship
Arizona Academic Decathlon Scholarship
Salt River Project/Coronado Generating Station Scholarship
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