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The Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC) at Wichita State University enhances public service to best serve your community.

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Helping you help others.

Our three service areas help people-focused communities and organizations make data-driven decisions.

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Access & Engagement

Providing actionable planning by coordinating community initiatives and driving strategic engagement.

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Applied Research & Collaboration

Address organizational and community needs through applied research, evaluation, and strategic collaboration.

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Talent & Organizational Success

Advance communities through planning, talent, workforce, and organizational initiatives.

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Misty Bruckner

Misty Bruckner

PPMC Director

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  • Management & Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Community Initiatives

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Nigel Soria

Nigel Soria

Research Economist & Data Scientist

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  • Survey Research
  • Program Evaluation
  • Data Analysis

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Paula Downs

Paula Downs

Talent & Organizational Success Manager

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  • Professional Development
  • Customized Trainings
  • Association Management

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James Roberts

James Roberts

Strategic Initiatives Manager

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  • Community Initiatives 
  • Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Planning

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Sarah Shaffer

Sarah Shaffer

Operations Manager

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  • Client Contracts
  • Internal Processes

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Case Study: Customer Service Is Public Service

The PPMC helped the Greater Lincoln Workforce Development Board in Lancaster and Saunders counties evaluate performance, needs, and opportunities from 2019-2021.

Including our innovative use of Secret Shoppers!

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