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Tonya E. Thornton (Neaves), Ph.D.

3351 Fairfax Drive, MSN 3B1 ▪ Arlignton, Virginia 22201 ▪ (703) 993-9377 ▪ tneaves@gmu.edu

Summary Strong planning and analysis background; Emphasis in project management (design and implementation), grant writing, survey methodology, and program budgeting and evaluation; Pursues innovative leadership, effective communication, and problem solving.

Current Appointments Director, Extramural Projects (Assistant Dean of Research) September 2018 to Present Director, Centers on the Public Service August 2017 to Present Director, Virginia Certified Public Manager® Program August 2015 to Present Research Instructor, Master of Public Administration Program February 2015 to Present Schar School of Policy and Government George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Educational Background Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and Administration, GPA 3.92 May 2014 Department of Political Science and Public Administration Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Concentration: Emergency Management and Public Safety

Dissertation: The Social and Political Resiliency of Communities and Implications for Disaster Policy: A Case Study of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Committee: P. Edward French (Chair), Stephen D. Shaffer, Gerald A. Emison, Dragan Stanisevski, and Arthur G. Cosby

Master of Public Policy and Administration, GPA 4.0 May 2007 Department of Political Science and Public Administration Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Concentration: Homeland Security and Geointelligence Capstone: Technical Assistance Report for Hancock County in Mississippi Advisor: Gerald A. Emison Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Minor in Geosciences, GPA 3.69 December 2004 Department of Political Science and Public Administration Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Concentration: American Politics and Public Opinion

Advisor: Stephen D. Shaffer

Employment History President October 2013 to September 2017 Focused N Consulting, LLC, Arlington, VA Associate Visiting Professor November 2015 to February 2017 National School of Administration and Magistracy, Yaoundé, Cameroon Managing Director February 2015 to August 2017 Centers on the Public Service Schar School of Policy and Government George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

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Adjunct Faculty April 2016 to May 2017 Truman School for Public Affairs University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Grant and Program Director June 2014 to February 2015 Centers on the Public Service Department of Public and International Affairs George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Affiliate Faculty January 2014 to February 2015 Department of Public and International Affairs George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Project Director February 2013 to January 2014 Mississippi Public Safety Data Laboratory Social Science Research Center Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Project Coordinator July 2006 to February 2013 Social Science Research Center Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Co-Director August 2008 to May 2011 Mississippi Model Security Council Department of Political Science and Public Administration Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Research Associate I January 2005 to July 2006 Social Science Research Center Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Executive Education/Advanced Training Federal Emergency Management Agency

Emergency Management Institute, Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium, 2015 Mississippi State University

Social Science Research Center, Emerging Issues in Survey Research, 2011 Social Science Research Center, New Faculty Mentoring Program, 2010 School of Business, High Definition Leadership Summit, 2008

University of Michigan

Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research, Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research, Mixed Methods Course, 2011

Duke University

Fuqua School of Business, Executive Series Dynamic Management Program, 2010 Fuqua School of Business, Executive Series Leadership Program, 2009

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Sloan School of Management, Executive Series Program on Management, Innovation, and Technology, 2010

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity

National Leadership Conference, 2009

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Seton Hall University Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations, United Nations Summer Intensive Study Program, 2004

Certifications Humans Research Curriculum

Social and Behavioral Research, 2004 to Present Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, 2004 to Present

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute

Guardian Accord Terrorism Based Planning, 2015 Emergency Program Manager and Orientation to the Position, 2012 Fundamentals of Emergency Management, 2012 Decision Making and Problem Solving, 2012 Leadership and Influence, 2012

State of Mississippi

Notary of Public, 2002 to 2010

Competencies Knowledge: Microsoft Office; WordPerfect; Dictaphone; SPSS; Stata; ArcGIS; Adobe Acrobat; Google Earth, Insights Search, and Ngram Viewer; Wordle; Doodle; Prezi; HTMIL; WinSCP; WordPress; Facebook; 25 Live Skills: Innovative Thinking; Effective Communication; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Strategic Planning Abilities: Proposal Writing; Grant Administration; Project Design, Implementation, and Management; Survey Methodology; Program Budgeting; Data Interpretation and Analysis; Report Writing and Editing Teaching Areas: Public Administration Scope; Public Opinion; Research Design; Emergency Management, Public Safety, Model United Nations Languages: English (native); French (elementary)

Study Abroad & International Travel Split / Vis, Croatia - Studied with the University of Zagreb, the University of Split, Mississippi State University, and George Mason University, on big data and the social and policy sciences including civil discourse, high threats and the immigration refugee crisis, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 Yaoundé, Cameroon - Developed a Certificate of Public Management for the National School of Administration and Magistracy, 2017, 2016 and 2015 Marseille, France - Presented emergency management lectures and advised doctoral students at the Aix-Marseille University, 2016 Changchun, China - Lead the International Young Scholars Workshop for the American Society for Public Administration in conjunction with the Central University of Finance and Economics, 2014 Beijing, China - Lead the International Young Scholars Workshop for the American Society for Public Administration in conjunction with the Central University of Finance and Economics, 2013 Dubrovnik, Croatia - Studied with the University of Zagreb and Mississippi State University on explorations in emerging data for the social sciences, 2012 Zagreb, Croatia - Assisted in the development of cooperative relationship with the University of Zagreb and Mississippi State University, 2008

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Catania, Italy - Assisted in the continual development of an international student exchange program with the University of Catania and Mississippi State University, 2008 San Salvador Island, Bahamas - Researched the geomorphology of the island with Gerace Research Center and Mississippi State University, 2003 Quebec City, Canada - Studied the language and culture of the province with Mississippi State University, 2003 Note: I have also traveled to: Utrecht and Amsterdam, Netherlands; Bailey’s Bay, Bermuda; Toulouse and Paris, France; Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Shanghai, China; Toronto, Canada; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman Island, Caymans; Merida and Cozumel, Mexico; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; La Ramona, Dominican Republic; Nassau, Bahamas.

Funded Grants & Contracts The Politics of Fiscal Responsibility: A Comparative Perspective for Smith Richardson Foundation. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Director Tonya T. Neaves, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, Schar School of Policy and Government. Role as Principal Investigator – 100%. Submitted in January 2019. Proposal, $33,000 for 1 year, January 2019 to December 2019. 2019 Frontiers in Resilience Symposium: Critical Infrastructure Resilience Through Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration for Sandia National Laboratories. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Director Tonya T. Neaves, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, Schar School of Policy and Government. Role as Principal Investigator – 100%. Submitted in September 2018. Proposal, $15,000 for 1 year, July 2018 to March 2019. University Research and Entrepreneurial Skills Program for the U.S. Department of State for Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Associate Professor Jessica D. Terman, PhD, at the Schar School of Policy and Government. Role as Co-Principal Investigator / Administrative Program Director – 7%. Submitted in June 2018. Proposal, $298,731 for 2 year2, October 2018 to September 2019 (under review). FY 2017 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars on Comparative Public Policymaking for the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Managing Director Tonya T. Neaves, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, Schar School of Policy and Government. Role as Principal Investigator – 20%. Submitted in May 2017. Proposal, $539,761 for 1 year, September 2017 to August 2018 (under review). Virginia Symposium on 21st Century Threats and Integrated Emergency Operations for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Managing Director Tonya T. Neaves, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, Schar School of Policy and Government. Role as Principal Investigator – 20%. Submitted in August 2016. Funded proposal, $99,715 for 1 year, October 2016 to September 2017. Certificate of Public Management for the National School of Administration and Magistracy of Cameroon. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Managing Director Tonya T. Neaves, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, Schar School of Policy and Government. Role as Program Director – 100%. Submitted in January 2015. Funded project, $103,786.11 for 1 year, January 2015 to December 2019. CompStat Analysis Project for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, Police Department. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Managing Director Tonya T. Neaves, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs. Role as Principal Investigator – 5%. Submitted in January 2016. Funded proposal, $10,000 for 3 months, June 2016 to August 2016. Virginia Certified Public Manager® Program – Cohort 1 for the National Certified Public Manager® Consortium Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Grant Writer Tonya T. Neaves, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, Schar School of Policy and Government. Role as Program Director – 100%. Submitted in July 2014. Funded project, $32,000 for 1.5 years, July 2014 to December 2015.

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Mississippi Public Safety Data Lab (Year 6), Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Office of Highway Safety, via the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Project Director Tonya T. Neaves, MPPA, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Principal Investigator – 60%. Submitted in March 2013. Funded proposal $327,522 for 1 year, October 2013 to September 2014. USDA-NIFA Civil Rights Audit Review, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Project Director Tonya T. Neaves, MPPA, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Principal Investigator – 50%. Submitted in January 2013. Funded proposal $14,284 for 3 months, January 2013 to March 2013. Mississippi Public Safety Data Lab (Year 5) for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Office of Highway Safety, via the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Project Coordinator Tonya T. Neaves, MPPA, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Principal Investigator – 60%. Submitted in May 2012. Funded proposal, $301,828 for 1 year, October 2012 to September 2013. Move Mississippi Forward, for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Director Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Project Coordinator – 20%. Submitted in December 2011. Funded proposal, $38,000 for 4 months, January 2012 to April 2012. Mississippi Public Safety Data Lab (Year 4) for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Office of Highway Safety, via the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration... Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Director Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Project Coordinator – 25%. Submitted in September 2011. Funded proposal, $270,466 for 1 year, October 2011 to September 2012. School Health Council Evaluation, for the Healthcare Foundation of North Mississippi. Prepared by the Mississippi State University, under the leadership of Project Director, Heather Hanna, MS, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Co-Principal Investigator – 40%. Submitted in September 2011. Funded proposal, $84,667 for 3 years, October 2011 to September 2014. Dynamics between Local and Foreign Actors: Influences on Capabilities in Post-Earthquake Rural Haiti and Hurricane Impacted Rural Gulf Coast, for the National Science Foundation. Prepared by University at Albany, State University of New York, under the leadership of Director Loretta Pyles, PhD, of the Community and Public Service Program and Department of Social Welfare. Role as Consultant – 20%. Submitted in March 2011. Funded proposal, $399,650 for 3 years, September 2011 to August 2014. Mississippi Public Safety Data Lab (Year 3) for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Office of Highway Safety, via the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Director Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Evaluator – 10%. Submitted in September 2008. Funded proposal, $277,225 for 1 year, October 2010 to September 2011. Enhancing the Coastal IQ Survey: Measuring Knowledge and Attitudes of Gulf Coast Residents, for the Northern Gulf Institute via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Project Coordinator Tonya T. Neaves, MPPA, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Principal Investigator – 100%. Submitted in March 2010. Funded proposal, $54,444 for 1 year, May 2010 to June 2011. The Resiliency Social Climate Survey, for the Northern Gulf Institute via Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Project Coordinator Tonya T. Neaves, MPPA, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Principal Investigator – 100%. Submitted in March 2010. Funded proposal, $160,616 for 2 years, January 2010 to December 2011. Mississippi Public Safety Data Lab (Year 2) for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Office of Highway Safety, via the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Director Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, at the Social

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Science Research Center. Role as Evaluator – 50%. Submitted in September 2008. Funded proposal, $392,160 for 1 year, October 2009 to September 2010. Mississippi Public Safety Data Lab (Year 1) for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Office of Highway Safety, via the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Director Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Evaluator – 75%. Submitted in September 2008. Funded proposal, $516,632 for 1 year, October 2008 to September 2009. The National Highway Watch Analysis and Improvement Program for the American Trucking Association via the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Director Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Co-Principal Investigator and Project Coordinator – 75%. Submitted in July 2007. Funded proposal, $1,699,959 for 1 year, January 2008 to December 2008. The Evaluation Component for the Mississippi Institute for Improvement of Geographic Minority Health Disparities via the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Minority Health. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of the Principal Investigator, Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Project Coordinator and Evaluator – 50%. Submitted in July 2006. Funded proposal, $600,000 for 3 years, September 2006 to August 2007. An Assessment of Cardiovascular Disease in the Mississippi Delta as a contracted project through The Program of Applied and Policy Research to Support the Delta Health Initiative for the Delta Health Alliance via the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Rural Health Policy. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Principal Investigator Arthur Cosby, PhD, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Project Coordinator – 65%. Submitted in July 2006. Funded proposal, $120,817 for 2 years, July 2006 to June 2008. The Assessment of Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Mississippi for the Mississippi State Department of Health. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Principal Investigator Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Research Associate – 60%. Submitted in April 2005. Funded proposal, $46,750 for 1 year, August 2005 to March 2006. The Southern Pain Prevalence Study for the American Cancer Society, Mid-South Division. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of the Principal Investigator Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Research Associate – 75%. Submitted in May 2004. Funded proposal, $128,700 for 1 year, August 2005 to March 2006. Note: The total worth of funded research is approximately $6 million.

Consulting Traffic Records Assessment - Idaho for the Traffic Safety Analysis Systems and Services, Inc. Prepared by Focused N Consulting, LLC, under the leadership of President Tonya T. Neaves, PhD. Role as Consultant. Submitted in October 2015. Funded contract, $2,805 for 4 months, June 2016 to September 2016. Traffic Records Assessment - Louisiana for the Traffic Safety Analysis Systems and Services, Inc. Prepared by Focused N Consulting, LLC, under the leadership of President Tonya T. Neaves, PhD. Role as Consultant. Submitted in October 2015. Funded contract, $2,295 for 4 months, November 2015 to March 2016. Economic Effects of Pet Ownership for the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation. Prepared by T. Clower and Associates under the leadership of President Terry L. Clower, PhD. Role as Scientist – 5%. Submitted in April 2015. Funded proposal, $18,500 for 4 months, June 2015 to September 2015. Mississippi Highway Safety Systems Project for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Office of Highway Safety, via the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Assistant Research Professor Ginger Cross,

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PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Subcontract Principal Investigator – 20%. Submitted in February 2015. Funded proposal, $11,250 for 1 year, October 2015 to September 2016. Food Bank Information Project for the Arlington Food Assistance Center. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Deputy Director Terry L. Clower, PhD, at the Center for Regional Analysis, School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs. Role as Scientist – 2%. Submitted in October 2014. Funded proposal, $14,000 for 3 months, February 2015 to May 2015. Traffic Records Assessment - Nevada for the Traffic Safety Analysis Systems and Services, Inc. Prepared by Focused N Consulting, LLC, under the leadership of President Tonya T. Neaves, PhD. Role as Consultant. Submitted in January 2015. Funded contract, $750 for 4 months, January 2015 to May 2015. Government Classification and Compensation Plan Development for Barlow County Government. Prepared by Focused N Consulting, LLC, under the leadership of President Tonya T. Neaves, PhD. Role as Consultant. Submitted in January 2015. Funded contract, $605 for 1 day, January 2015 to May 2015. Mississippi Highway Safety Systems Project for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Office of Highway Safety, via the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Assistant Research Professor Ginger Cross, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Subcontract Principal Investigator – 20%. Submitted in February 2014. Funded proposal, $15,000 for 1 year, October 2014 to September 2015. Traffic Records Assessment - Minnesota for the Traffic Safety Analysis Systems and Services, Inc. Prepared by Focused N Consulting, LLC, under the leadership of President Tonya T. Neaves, PhD. Role as Consultant. Submitted in January 2015. Funded contract, $2,000 for 4 months, March 2014 to July 2015. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Disparities, American Trucking Association, American Transportation Research Institute. Prepared by Focused N Consulting, LLC, under the leadership of President Tonya T. Neaves, ABD. Role as Principal Investigator –60%. Submitted in December 2013. Funded contract $50,000 for 8 months, December 2013 to August 2014.

Other Research Healthy and Unhealthy Places in the United States, Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. June 2007 to Present. The 2008 Presidential Climate Study, Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. August 2008 to Present. The 2007 San Diego Wildfire Warning and Evacuation Survey, Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. January 2008 to December 2013. The 2009 Social Climate of Hispanic and Latino Immigration in the United States, Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. October 2008 to 2014. Political Patronage in Mississippi Sheriff’s Departments, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Mississippi State University. January 2008 to March 2013. The 2006 Mississippi Poll, Department of Political Science and Public Administration. March 2006 to April 2006.

Non-Funded Grant Experience Spokes: SMALL: SOUTH: Collaborative: Building Big Data Capacity and Community for Emergency Management for the National Science Foundation IIS - BD Spokes -Big Data Regional I. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Associate Research Professor John F. Edwards, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Co-Principal Investigator – 15%. Submitted in September 2017. Non-funded proposal, $498,560 for 2 years, January 2018 to December 2019.

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All-India Road (AIR) Show on Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship for the U.S. Mission India Public Policy Diplomacy Grants Program. Prepared by Nazakat, Inc., under the leadership of Ms. Vinny Garg. Role as the Public/Private/Nonprofit Sector Liaison – 10%. Submitted in August 2016. Non-funded proposal, $108,313 for 1 year, October 2016 to September 2017. The Dynamics of Employment Opportunities from Volunteerism for the National Service and Civic Engagement Research Competition. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Director Paul L. Posner, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs. Role as Co-Principal Investigator – 15%. Submitted in July 2015. Non-funded proposal, $747,610 for 3 years, September 2015 to September 2018. Evaluation Component for the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority – New Pathways Project for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Managing Director Tonya T. Neaves, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs. Role as Principal Investigator – 35%. Submitted in July 2015. Non-funded proposal, $494,196 for 5 years, September 2015 to September 2020. Responding to Disaster: The Value of Synchronous Online Role-Play for IBM Center for the Business of Government. Prepared by George Mason University under the leadership of Managing Director Tonya T. Neaves, PhD, at the Centers on the Public Service, School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs. Role as Principal Investigator – 5%. Submitted in March 2015. Non-funded proposal, $20,000 for 1 year, June 2015 to May 2016. The Social and Political Resiliency of Communities inLight of the DwH Oil Spill, for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Project Director Tonya T. Neaves, MPPA, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Principal Investigator – 20%. Submitted in February 2013. Non-funded proposal, $162,328 for 2 years. Modeling the Rural Mortality Penalty as a Social Determinant of Health, for the National Institutes of Health via the University of Tennessee, Health Science Center. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Director Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Project Coordinator. Submitted in August 2012. Non-funded proposal, $1,069,810 for 5 years. Mississippi Delta Health Collaborative Evaluation Services, for the Mississippi Department of Health. Prepared by Mississippi State University, under the leadership of Project Coordinator Tonya T. Neaves, MPPA, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Principal Investigator. Submitted in July 2011. Non-funded proposal, $34,369 for 2 months. Modeling the Ecological Context of the Rural Mortality Penalty, for the National Institutes of Health. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Director Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Project Coordinator – 35%. Submitted in September 2010. Non-funded proposal, $275,000 for 2 years (scored high enough to reapply). Trust in Government in the Age of Oil Leaks, for the National Science Foundation. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Assistant Professor Mary B. McThomas, PhD, of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and the Social Science Research Center. Role as Co-Principal Investigator. Submitted in August 2010. Non-funded proposal, $150,000 for 1 year. Addressing the Emerging U.S. Rural Mortality Penalty: Developing a Transformational Strategy for Intervention and Policy, for the National Institutes of Health. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Director Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, at the Social Science Research Center. Role as Project Coordinator. Submitted in April 2009. Non-funded proposal, $995,071 for 2 years. The Community Assessment of Health and Related Social and Environmental Conditions in the Delta, for the Delta Health Alliance via the U.S. Department Health Research and Services Administration, Office of Rural Health. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Principal Investigator Arthur Cosby, PhD, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Research Associate. Submitted in July 2006. Non-funded proposal, $510,152 for 1 year.

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The Social Climate of Disaster Preparedness and Warning Comprehension, for the Southeast Regional Research Initiative via the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of Principal Investigator Dr. Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Research Associate. Submitted in June 2006. Non-funded proposal, $986,200 for 2 years. A Homeland Security Center for Behavioral and Social Aspects of Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism, for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate. Prepared by Mississippi State University under the leadership of the Principal Investigator Arthur G. Cosby, PhD, of the Social Science Research Center. Role as Research Associate. Submitted in September 2004. Non-funded proposal, $12,000,000 for 5 years (came within the selection of the top five candidates).

Peer Reviewed Articles Thornton Neaves, T., Murphy-Greene, C., Simon, K. A. Communal Resiliency and Environmental Justice: Examining the Aftermath of the DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill. Journal of Emergency Management, (submitted). Cosby, A. G., Thornton, T. E., and James, W. L. “The Emerging Rural Mortality Penalty: Regional and Racial Variations.” World Medical and Health Policy, (under development). Cosby, A. G., Watson, A., and Neaves, T. T. “With All Deliberate Design: Racism in Southern Architecture.” Space and Culture, (under review). Neaves, T. T., Wachhaus, T. A., and Royer, G. A. (2017). “The Social Construction of Disasters in the United States: Cultural and Historical Phenomena.” Journal of Emergency Management, 15(3): 175-187. Fowler, N. L., Neaves, T. T., Terman, J. N., and Cosby, A. G. (2017). “Cultural Penetration and Punctuated Policy Change: Explaining the Evolution of U.S. Energy Policy.” Review of Policy Research, 34(4): 559-577. Neaves, T. T., Mann, S., Myers, L. B., and Cosby, A. G. (2014). “Assessing Reverse 911®: A Study of the 2007 San Diego Wildfires.” Journal of Emergency Management, 12(4): 315-325. Goodman, D., French, P. E., and Neaves, T. T. (2014). “There’s a New Sheriff in Town and It’s not Rutan: The Use of Political Patronage Following Sheriff Elections in Mississippi.” Review of Public Personnel Management, 34(3): 199-217. Strawderman, L., Salehi, A., Babski-Reeves, K., Thornton-Neaves, T., and Cosby, A. G. (2012). “Effectiveness of Reverse 911 Warning Systems.” Natural Hazards Review, 13(1): 65-73. Cosby, A. G., Neaves, T. T., Cossman, R. E., Cossman, J. S., James, W. L., Feierabend, N., Mirvis, D. M., Jones, A. C., and Farrigan, T. (2008). “Preliminary Evidence for an Emerging Non-Metropolitan Mortality Penalty in the Unites States.” American Journal of Public Health, 98(8): 1470-1472. Neaves, T. T., Feierabend, N., Butts, C. C., and Weiskopf, W. (2008). “A Portrait of the Delta: Enduring Hope and Despair.” Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, 31(1): 10-29. Hitt, H. C., McMillen, R., Neaves, T. T., Koch, K., and Cosby, A. G. (2007). “Co-morbidity of obesity and pain in a general population: Results from the Southern Pain Prevalence Study.” The Journal of Pain, 8(5): 430-436. Cosby, A. G., Hitt, H. C., Neaves, T. T., McMillen, R., Kock, K., Sitzman, B. T., Pearson, E. J., and Parvin, T. S. (2005). “Profiles of Pain in Mississippi: Results from the Southern Pain Prevalence Study.” Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, 46(10): 301-309.

Books & Book Chapters Thornton, T. E. and Simon, K. M. “Survey Research within Disaster Populations.” In Research Methods of Disaster and Emergency Management: Approaches in Application, edited by J. D. Rivera. Abingdon, UK: Routledge (under development).

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Thornton, T. E., Landahl, M. and Simon, K. A. Emergency Management: Modern Principles and Practices. Abingdon, UK: Routledge (under development). Landahl M., and Thornton, T. E. Law Enforcement in Emergency Management. London, UK: Emerald Publishing (under development). McKnight, C., Thornton, T. E., and Simon, K. A. “Disaster Recovery: The Role of Law Enforcement” in Law Enforcement in Emergency Management, edited by M. Landahl and T. E. Thornton. London, UK: Emerald Publishing (under development). Thornton Neaves, T., Williams, A. D., and Simon, K. M. Managing Challenges for the Flint Water Crisis, Washington, DC: Westphalia Press (under development). Williams, A. D. and Neaves, T. T. (2018). “Implementing Successful Solutions: The Challenges of Continuity in Virginia Local Government.” Memos to State and Local Leaders, edited by M. P. Aristigueta and A Rosenbaum. Washington, DC: American Society for Public Administration. Posner, P. L., Lachance, J. R., and Neaves, T. T. (2016). Memos to National Leaders. Washington, DC: National Academy of Public Administration and the American Society for Public Administration. Keifer, J. J. and Neaves, T. T. (2016). “Implementing Successful Strategies for Emergency Management and Homeland Security.” In Memos to National Leaders, edited by P. L. Posner, J. R. Lachance, and T. T. Neaves. Washington, DC: National Academy of Public Administration and the American Society for Public Administration. Neaves, T. T. (2016). “The Nature of Bureaucracy.” In American Government by OpenStax. Houston, TX: Rice University. Landhal, M. R., and Neaves, T. T. (2016). “Small Businesses as a Vulnerable Population.” In The Future of Disaster Management in the U.S.: Rethinking Legislation, Policy, and Finance, edited by A. LePore. New York, NY: Routledge. Cosby, A. G. and Neaves, T. T. (2011). “Retaining Talent in Mississippi.” In Problem Solving for Better Health: A Global Perspective, edited by B. H. Smith, P. Hoyt-Hudson, and J. J. Fitzpatrick. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. Neaves, T. T. (2010). “The Italian Job: Sicilian Style.” In 60 Years of Innovation and Research at the Social Science Research Center, edited by A. G. Cosby. Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Neaves, T. T. (2010). “The National Highway Watch Analysis and Improvement Program.” In 60 Years of Innovation and Research at the Social Science Research Center, edited by A. G. Cosby. Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Shaffer, S. D. and Neaves, T. T. (2008). “The Changing Role of African Americans and Women in the New South State of Mississippi.” In New Voices in the Old South: How Women and Minorities Influence Southern Politics, edited by T. G. Shields and S. G. Davis. Ft. Myers, FL: Florida Institute of Government.

Book Reviews Neaves, T. T., and Simon, K. M. (2019). “Conlan, Posner, and Regan’s Governing Under Stress: The Implementation of Obama’s Economic Stimulus Program.” Public Administration Review, (forthcoming). Neaves, T. T. and A. M. Kestner. (2015). “Kienholz and Berg’s How the NIH Can Help Get You Funded: An Insider’s Guide to Grant Strategy.” World Medical and Health Policy, 7(4): 418-419. Neaves, T. T. (2011). “Thomas Sowell’s Intellectuals and Society.” Public Integrity, 13(3): 290-293.

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Encyclopedia Entries Alaux, C., and Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Trust in Government.” In Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance, edited by A. Farazmand. New York, NY: Springer.

Technical Reports Neaves, T. T., Rand, B. I., Delaney, J., and E. R. Smith. (2017). “Symposium on 21st Century Threats and Integrated Emergency Operations.” George Mason University, VA: Schar School of Policy and Government. Clower, T. L. and T. T. Neaves. (2015). “The Health Care Cost Saving of Pet Ownership.” Washington, DC: Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative. McKee, C., Burns, M. A., Farrell, B., Neaves, T., Falls, A., Singletary, K., Nguyen, J. and A. Ginn. (2014). “Mississippi Traffic Safety Data Book 2014.” Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Neaves, T. T., Cosby, A. C., Mann, S. C., Shappley, J. R., Burns, M.A., and E.A. Howlett, E.A. (2012). “Executive Report for the Resiliency Social Climate Survey.” Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Neaves, T. T., Cosby, A. C., Mann, S. C., and Shappley, J. R. (2012). “Executive Report for Enhancing the Coastal IQ Survey: Measuring Knowledge and Attitudes of Gulf Coast Residents.” Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Cosby, A. G., Rosas, M. G., Salazar, N. V., Matta, M. S., and Neaves, T. T. (2011). “The 2009 Social Climate Survey for Hispanic Immigration in the United States.” Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Cosby, A. G., Jones, L. B., Shivaji, S., Neaves, T. T., and McKee, C. (2010). “Introduction.” In What if We Were Equal? A Mississippi Health Assessment edited by AG Cosby, WA Jones, LB Jones, and S Shivaji. Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Baird-Thomas, C., Cosby, A. G., and Neaves, T. T. (2009). “Mississippi Institute for the Improvement of Geographic Minority Health: Program Evaluation Final Report.” Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Neaves, T. T., Cosby, A. G., Baird-Thomas, C., Herrington, H., Jones, L., and Shivaji, S. (2009). “The Mississippi Health Assessment Survey Chartbook: A Focus on Racial Disparities.” Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Neaves, T. T. and Feierabend, N. (2008). “The Mississippi Delta: The Most Southern Place on Earth.” As part of An Assessment of Cardiovascular Disease in the Mississippi Delta. Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Cosby, A. G., Mirvis, D. M., James, W. L., and Neaves, T. T. (2008). “Cardiovascular Morality: Disparities and Change.” As part of An Assessment of Cardiovascular Disease in the Mississippi Delta. Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Cosby, A. G., Brown, L., Taylor, H., Neaves, T. T., Hutchins, L., McMillen, R., and James, W. (2006). “An Assessment of Cardiovascular Health in Mississippi: A Focus on Racial Disparities in Mortality, Behavioral Risk Factors, and Knowledge.” Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center. Cosby, A. G., Neaves, T. T., Rich, L., McMillen, R., Matta, M. S., Hutchins, L., Cathcart, J., Abregu, A., and Hitt, H. C. (2005). “The Social and Cultural Dimensions of Pain: An Overview of the Southern Pain Prevalence Study, 2004.” Mississippi State University, MS: Social Science Research Center.

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Conference Papers Neaves, T. T., Murphy-Greene, C., Simon, K. M. (2019). Communal Resiliency and Environmental Justice: Examining the Aftermath of the DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill. American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 8-12, in Washington, DC. Keifer, J. J. and Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Implementing Successful Strategies for Emergency Management and Homeland Security.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 17-21, in Atlanta, GA. Neaves, T. T., and Murphy-Brown, C. (2016). “Perspectives on Environmental Justice: Examining Communal Resiliency in the Aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.” Southeastern Conference for Public Administration, October 13-16, in Raleigh, NC. Fenley, A. M. and Neaves, T. T. (2016). “Best Practices for Sexual Violence Prevention During Post-Disaster Response.” Women’s Health in Global Perspective Conference, March 3, in Arlington, VA. Neaves, T. T. and Kestner. A. M. (2015). “Planning for Disaster: The Need for Street-Level, Collaborative Response.” European Group on Public Administration Annual Meeting, August 24-29, in Toulouse, France. Neaves, T.T. (2014). “The Social and Political Resiliency of Communities and Implications for Disaster Policy: A Case Study of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 7-11, in Washington, DC. Neaves, T. T. (2013). “Performance Management Applications for Rural-Based State Law Enforcement: A Case Study of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Daily Activity Reporting System.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 14-19, in New Orleans, LA. Neaves, T. T. (2012). “Performance Management Applications for Rural-Based State Law Enforcement: A Case Study of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Daily Activity Reporting System.” Southeastern Conference for Public Administration, October 3-6, in Coral Springs, FL. Emerson, M. E. and Neaves, T. T. (2012). “Extra-Governmental Compensation Funds in Disaster Response: Benefits, Consequences, and Trade-offs.” Southeastern Conference for Public Administration, October 3-6, in Coral Springs, FL. Fowler, N. L., Cosby, A. G., and Neaves, T. T. (2011). “Cultural Punctuations and the Evolution of U.S. Energy Policy.” Southeastern Conference on Public Administration, September 21-24, in New Orleans, LA. Neaves, T. T. and Emerson, M. C. (2011). “The Macondo Blowout: The Socio-Political Construction of Disasters.” Public Administration Theory Network Conference, May 19-22, in Norfolk, VA. Stewart, K. B. and Neaves, T. T. (2011). “Public Opinion and the Presidential Election: Results from the 2008 Presidential Climate Study.” Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference, January 5-8, in New Orleans, LA. Neaves, T. T. and Gallardo, R. (2010). “The Social Climate for Hispanic Immigration in the United States: Measuring Public Opinion Toward Planning and Implementing Effective Policy.” Southeastern Conference on Public Administration, October 13-16, in Wilmington, NC. Neaves, T. T., Mann, S., and Cosby, A. G. (2010). “Evaluating the Use of Reverse 911®: A Study of the 2007 San Diego County Wildfires.” American Society of Public Administration Annual Meeting, April 9-13, in San Jose, CA. Neaves, T. T., Weiskopf, W., and Watts, B. (2007). “The United Nations on Peacebuilding Practices?” International Security/Internal Safety Annual Conference. Department of History, Mississippi State University, March 4-5, in Starkville, MS. Neaves, T. T. (2006). “Conceptual Notions and Specific Problems Facing the UN Security Council.” Southern Regional Model United Nations Annual Conference, November 16-18, in Atlanta, GA.

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Neaves, T. T. (2005). “UN Reform.” Southern Regional Model United Nations Annual Conference, November 17-19, in Atlanta, GA. Rodgers, J. C. III, and Neaves, T. T. (2004). “Australian Pines and Their Possible Threat to Beach Erosion on San Salvador Island, The Bahamas.” American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting, April 5-9, in Denver, CO. Neaves, T. T. (2004). “The United Nations and Peacebuilding.” Southern Regional Model United Nations Annual Conference, November 18-20, in Atlanta, GA.

Conference Presentations Brown, C. Neaves, T. T., Willis, Chauncia, English, W., Simon, K. M. (2019). “The Urgency of Now: Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 8-12, in Washington, DC. Neaves, T. T., Terman, J. R., Williams, A. D., and Coffey, D. K. (2018). “Implementing Collaborative Partnerships: Challenges of Continuity Planning in Virginia Local Government.” Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration Annual Conference, October 10-13, in Atlanta, GA. Neaves, T. T. (2018). “High Threats and Integrated Emergency Operations.” Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration Annual Conference, October 10-13, in Atlanta, GA. Neaves, T. T., Bergrud, E., Stenberg, C., Blair, D., and Conlan, T. (2018). “21st Century Threats and Integrated Emergency Operations” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 9-13, in Denver, CO. Neaves, T. T., Stern, J., Landahl, M., Clower, T., and Theil, A. (2018). “He Gave Us So Much: Reflections on Paul L. Posner.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 9-13, in Denver, CO. Landhal, M. R. and Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Business and Disaster: A Synthesis of Research.” Homeland Defense/Annual Security Education Summit Annual Meeting, June 5-9, in Emmitsburg, MD. Landhal, M. R. and Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Small Business as a Vulnerable Population.” Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium, March 23-24, in Arlington, VA. Landhal, M. R. and Neaves, T. T. (2016). “Small Business in US. Disaster Policy and Research.” Northeast Conference on Public Administration, November 11-13 in Harrisburg, PA. Neaves, T. T. (2016). “Threat to Mass Migration and Place Marketing.” European Group on Public Administration Annual Meeting, August 22-27, in Utrecht, Netherlands. Alaux, C., Neaves, T. T., and Fenley, A. M. (2016). “Place Marketing: Community Perception and Disaster Experience.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 18-22 in Seattle, WA. Neaves, T. T. “The American Public Administration Context.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 17-22, in Seattle, WA. Neaves, T. T., Phillips, J. N., and Posner, P. L. (2015). “Perceptions of Disaster Responsibility and Implications for Federal Budgeting.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 5-10, in Chicago, IL. Cosby, A. G., Mohandy, S., and Neaves, T. T. (2014). “The Social Media Tracking and Analysis System (SMTAS): The Super Storm Beta Test.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 7-11, in Washington, DC. Hancock, R., Cross, G., Myers, L., Miley, R., and Neaves, T. T. (2013). “Integrated Traffic Safety Records Systems in Mississippi.” International Forum on Traffic Records and Highway Systems, October 27-30, in St. Paul, MN.

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Neaves, T. T. and Hancock, R. (2013). “The Mississippi Public Safety Data Laboratory and Traffic Safety Data Analysis. Mississippi Safety Training and Recognition Symposium, September 24-26, in Olive Branch, MS. Terry, L. D., III and Neaves, T. T. (2012). “The San Diego County Wildfires.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 2-6, in Las Vegas, NV. Neaves, T. T. and Wachhaus, T. A. (2011). “The Social Construction of Disasters in the United States: Cultural and Historical Phenomena.” Southeastern Conference on Public Administration, September 21-24, in New Orleans, LA. Neaves, T. T. and Cosby, A. G. (2011). “Reverse 911®: An Emergency Manager Tool for the 2007 San Diego County Wildfires.” Southeastern Conference on Public Administration, September 21-24, in New Orleans, LA. Cosby, A. G., Rosas, M. A., Valenzuela, S. N., Matta, M. S., and Neaves, T. T. (2011). “Results from the Social Climate Survey f-or Hispanic Immigration in the United States.” Cambio De Colores Conference, June 8-10, in Kansas City, MO. Neaves, T. T. and Emerson, M. C. (2011). “The Social Climate of the Macondo Blowout: The Effects of Public Opinion on Trust in Government and Emergency Management Policy in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.” American Society for Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 11-15, in Baltimore, MD. Neaves, T. T. (2011). “The Macondo Blowout: Monitoring Socio-Cultural Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Release and its Implications for Emergency Management.” Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference, January 5-8, in New Orleans, LA. McThomas, M. and Neaves, T. T. (2010). “Transborder Beliefs: The Effect of the Catholic Church on U.S. Attitudes towards the Immigration Debate.” Society for Applied Anthropology Annual Meeting, March 25-28, in Merida, Mexico. Neaves, T. T., Herrington, H. M., Matta, M. S., Mellen, R. M., and Cosby, A. G. (2009). “The New Socio-Political Climate: Presidential Mandate versus Societal Demand (Results from the 2008 Presidential Climate Study).” Mid South Sociological Association Annual Meeting, November 4-7, in Lafayette, LA. Neaves, T. T. (2009). “International Research Collaborations.” Mississippi Association of International Educators Conference, Mississippi State University, February 13, in Starkville, MS. Neaves, T. T., Herrington, H., Patrick, B., Cosby, A. G., and Shaffer, S. (2008). “Socio-Political Diversity: Results from the 2008 Presidential Climate Study.” Mississippi Political Science Association Conference, November 7, in Jackson, MS. Goodman, D. and Neaves, T. T. (2008). “There’s a New Sheriff in Town and It’s not Rutan: The Use of Political Patronage Following Sheriff Elections in Mississippi.” Southeastern Conference for Public Administration, September 24-27, in Orlando, FL. Cosby, A. G., Neaves, T. T., and Weiskopf, W. (2008). “Scientific Visualization and Public Policy Communication.” Presented to the Faculty of the School of Political Science and Communication, University of Zagreb, June 3, in Zagreb, Croatia. Goodman, D. and Neaves, T. T. (2008). “There’s a New Sheriff in Town and It’s not Rutan: The Use of Political Patronage Following Sheriff Elections in Mississippi.” American Society of Public Administration Annual Meeting, March 7-11, in Dallas, TX. Shaffer, S. D. and Neaves, T. T. (2007). “Changing Roles of Women and Blacks in Modern Mississippi.” Series on Social Science Methods. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University, October 12, in Starkville, MS. Cosby, A. G., Hitt, H. C., Cossman, R. E., Cossman, J. S., Feierabend, N., Neaves, T. T., James, W, and Mirvis, D. (2007). “Mapping At-Risk Populations: ‘Rural Health’ vs. ‘Unhealthy Places’ as a Dominant Geographic Variable.” CDC/ATSDR 11th Biennial Symposium on Statistical Methods, April 16-18, in Atlanta, GA.

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Cosby, A. G., Neaves, T. T., Hitt, H. C., Blanchard, T., McMillen, R., and James, W. Presentation. (2006). “Social Change and the Growing Racial Disparities in Mississippi Cardiovascular Health.” Mid South Sociological Association Annual Meeting, October 26-30, in Lafayette, LA. Cosby, A. G., Dunaway, G., Neaves, T. T., and Hutchins, L. (2004). “The Social and Cultural Dimensions of Pain.” Mid South Sociological Association Annual Meeting, October 20-23, in Biloxi, MS.

Other Publications Williams, A. D., Thornton, T. E., and Coffey, D. K. “Implementing Innovation: The Challenges of Continuity in Virginia Local Government.” Public Administration Review (under development). Neaves, T. T. (2019). “A Personal and Professional Reflection on Active Shooters. TBD (under development). Neaves, T. T., Nelson, D., and Kauzlarich, R. D. (2019). “Communal Resiliency and Integrated Emergency Operations.” National Council on Science and the Environment, January 7-9, in Washington, DC. Poster. Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Hayek Program Symposium on Responding to Crisis Memo: A ‘High Threat’ Paradigm.” George Mason University: Mercatus Center. Memo. Neaves, T. T. (2017). “The Climate is Changing, but Not Just Because of Humans. Here's Why That Matters.” NBC Think. November – Online. Op Ed. Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Faculty Spotlight: Tonya Neaves – Preparing for the Unexpected: Schar School Professor Organizes Event on 21st Century Threats.” Schar School: Policy in Action, 1(2): 6. Newsletter. Neaves, T. T. (2015). “Making Full Circle: The Importance of Mentoring.” PA Times. October - Online. Editorial. Neaves, T. T. (2015). “GMU Launches New School.” PA Times. 37(4): 15. Editorial. Neaves, T. T., Burns, M.A., Farrell, B., Badsen, T., and R. Hancock. (2014). “The State of Texting while Driving.” Mississippi State University, MS: Mississippi Public Safety Data Laboratory. Fact Sheet. Neaves, T. T., Burns, M. A., Farrell, B., and McKee, C. (2013). “Mississippi Public Safety Data Laboratory.” International Forum on Traffic Records and Highway Systems, October 27-30, in St. Paul, MN. Poster. Neaves, T. T., Burns, M. A., and Kelly, M. K. (2013). USDA – NIFA Civil Rights Compliance Review Report.” Mississippi State University, MS: Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Federal Report. Neaves, T. T., Burns, M. A., and Kelly, M. K. (2013). USDA – NIFA Civil Rights Compliance Review Data Sets and Supporting Documents.” Mississippi State University, MS: Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Federal Report. Neaves, T. T., and Sinnott, K. C. (2012). “Mentoring Essentials: What Every Mentor and Protégé Should Know.” American Society for Public Administration, October 18, in Washington, DC. Webinar. Neaves, T.T. (2012). “Taking the Leap for ASPA: National Leadership and SkyJump Las VegasTM.” PA Times, 35(2): 18. Editorial. Neaves, T. T., and Shappley, J. R. (2011). “SECM: Joining Now More Important Than Ever.” PA Times, 34(3): 28. Editorial. Neaves, T. T., Eriator, I., Seitz, H. H., Cosby, A. G., and McMillen, R. (2008). “Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Pain in the Mid-South.” Southern Medical Journal, 101(8): 1. Letter to the Editor. Neaves, T. T., Hutchins, L., and Cosby, A. G. (2007). “Myths about Pain May Endanger Your Health.” Mississippi State University, MS: Mississippi Health Policy Research Center. Fact Sheet.

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Neaves, T. T. and Breen, J. (2007). “Disaster Warning Comprehension Networks: Utilizing Social Climate Analysis to Monitor Human Response to Disaster Risk in Real Time.” Gulf Coast Post-Katrina Forum on Gulf States Alliance: Network Science and Recovery Conference, August 20-21, in Biloxi, MS. Poster. McMillen, R. C., Hitt, H. C., Thornton-Neaves, T., and Cosby, A.G. (2005). “Does Smoking Lead to Chronic Pain in Young Adults?” American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, December 10-14, in Philadelphia, PA. Poster.

Panels Organized 2019 Frontiers in Resilience: Critical Infrastructure Resilience Through Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration for Sandia National Laboratories, January 2019. Symposium on Strengthening the Pipeline from School to Work: Highlighting Best Practices in Private Sector and School Partnerships for the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, March 2018. Prioritizing Governance for Resilient Critical Infrastructure for the National Academy for Public Administration, October 2017. Memos to National Leaders: Strategies to Improve Government Performance for the American Society for Public Administration, March 2017. Security Governance: Managing Emergencies and Disasters for the Stennis Montgomery Association with the Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University, March 2015. Big Data and Disaster Response: The Super Storm Sandy Case for the Centers on the Public Service with the School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs at George Mason University, October 2014.

Teaching Experience Public Personnel Administration (300 Level), Fall 2019 Study Abroad – Civil Discourse and High Threats: Croatia Overcoming Social and Political Challenges (300 and 700 Level), Summer 2019 Introduction to Public and Nonprofit Administration (500 Level), Spring 2017 to Present Problem Solving and Data Analysis (500 Level), Fall 2016 to Fall 2018 Emergency Planning and Preparedness (600 Level), Summer 2014 to Present Disaster Response Operations and Recovery (600 Level), Spring 2014 to Present Mississippi Model Security Council Internship I-IV (1000 Level), Spring 2009 to Spring 2011 Mississippi Model Security Council Research I-IV (1000 Level), Fall 2008 to Fall 2010 Study Abroad – Big Data for the Social and Policy Sciences (300 and 700 Level), Summer 2017 to Summer 2018 Study Abroad – Challenges of Immigration and Refugee Crises (300 and 700 Level), Summer 2016 Directed Individual Study – Racial Differences in Youth Corporal Punishment Course (600 Level), Spring 2018 Directed Individual Study – Budgeting for Disasters (600 Level), Fall 2017 Directed Individual Study – The New Social and Political Climate of Policing (600 Level), Spring 2017 Directed Individual Study – Challenges of Immigration and Refugee Crises (600 Level), Fall 2016

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Directed Individual Study – Responding to Public Health Crises (600 Level), Fall 2016 Directed Individual Study – Emergency Management (600 Level), Fall 2016 Directed Individual Study – International Corruption (600 Level), Spring 2015 Directed Individual Study – Disaster Budgeting (600 Level), Summer 2014

Guest Lectures The Art of Grant Writing (700 Level), Spring 2018 Managing Homeland Security – Regional High Threats, (600 Level), Spring 2017, Spring 2018 Introduction to Public and Nonprofit Administration – The American Public Administration Context (500 Level), Spring 2017, Spring 2018 Professional Development Seminar for PhD Students – Professional Development and Public Administration (800 Level), Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019 Regional Economic Development – Environmental Change and Economic Development (600 Level), Spring 2015 Transportation Policy – Mississippi Public Safety Data Laboratory (4000/6000 Level), Spring 2013 Judicial Processes – Statutory Interpretation (3000 Level), Fall 2012 American Government – Media and Politics (1000 Level), Fall 2012 American Government – Democracy (1000 Level), Fall 2012 American Government – Public Opinion (1000 Level), Summer 2012 Human Resources Management – Privacy Rights in the Public Sector Workforce (7000 Level), Spring 2012 Introduction to Public Policy – Program Evaluation (2000 Level), Fall 2011 American Government – Emergency Management as a Bureaucratic Function (1000 Level), Spring 2011 American Government – The Macondo Blowout (1000 Level), Spring 2011 Judicial Processes – Statutory Interpretation (3000 Level), Fall 2010 Political Analysis – Ethics in Research (4000 Level), Fall 2008

Invited Talks Neaves, T. T. (2019). “Emergency Management and the Emergency Medical System.” Newark, NJ: Rutgers University, School of Public Affairs and Administration. Neaves, T. T. (2018). “Overview of Emergency Management.” Newark, NJ: Rutgers University, School of Public Affairs and Administration. Neaves, T. T. (2018). “The ‘American’ Public Administration Context.” Arlington, VA: Triway Program, Provincial Public Security Department Delegation. Neaves, T. T. (2018). “High Threats and integrated Emergency Operations.” Arlington, VA: MPA Leadership Council Spring Gala, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University.

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Neaves, T. T. (2018). “Emergency Response.” Arlington, VA: Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Disasters and Localities.” Williamsburg, VA: Virginia Municipal League, Virginia Mayors Institute. Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Emergency and Crisis Management.” Arlington, VA: Triway Program, Provincial Public Security Department Delegation. Williams, A. D. and Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Planning for Resilient Communities.” Arlington, VA: Triway Program, Provincial Public Security Department Delegation. Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Memo: A High Threat Paradigm.” Arlington, VA: Mercatus Center, Hayek Symposium on Responding to Crisis. Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Information Technologies for Law Enforcement.” Vienna, VA: Triway Program, Provincial Public Security Department Delegation. Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Traffic Safety.” Washington, DC: The Kojo Nnamdi Show. Clower, T., Ganeson, R., and Neaves, T. T. (2017). “Financial Market Symposium: Accelerating the Survival of the Financial Market in Cameroon.” Yaoundé, Cameroon: Republic of Cameroon, Ministry of Finance. Neaves, T. T. (2016). “Emergency and Crisis Management.” Arlington, VA: Triway Program, Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department Delegation. Neaves, T. T. (2016). “The American Public Administration Context.” Arlington, VA: Triway Program, Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department Delegation. Neaves, T.T. (2016). “The Security Impacts of Mass Migration on Tri-Sectoral Relations.” Split, Croatia: University of Zagreb and University of Split. Neaves, T.T. (2016). “Introduction to Mass Migration and Threats to Security.” Split, Croatia: University of Zagreb and University of Split. Neaves, T. T. (2016). “The American Public Administration Context.” Marseille, France: Aix-Marseille University, School of Economics and Social Sciences. Neaves, T. T. (2016). “Emergency Planning and Disaster Response.” Marseille, France: Aix-Marseille University, School of Economics and Social Sciences. Neaves, T. T. and A. M. Fenley. (2015). “Emergency Management: Disaster Planning and Response. Yaounde, Republic of Cameroon: National School of Administration and Magistracy. Neaves, T. T. (2015). “Future of Loudoun’s Workforce.” Loudoun County, VA: Chamber of Commerce, Presentation. Neaves, T. T. (2015). “Project Management and Performance Management.” Arlington, VA: George Mason University, Virginia Certified Public Manager® Program. Neaves, T. T. (2014). “Information Technologies for Law Enforcement.” Vienna, VA: Triway Program, Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department Delegation. Neaves, T. T. (2013). “Networking: Best Practices.” New Orleans, LA: American Society for Public Administration. Neaves, T. T. (2012). “Performance Management Applications for Rural-Based State Law Enforcement: A Case Study of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Daily Activity Reporting System.” Orlando, FL: University of Central Florida, Center for Public and Non-Profit Management Research Colloquium.

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Honors & Awards Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge Finalist: Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, 2018 Distinguished Guest: Roger Williams 8th Annual Public Service and Leadership Conference, 2017 Chester A. Newland Presidential Citation of Merit: American Society for Public Administration, 2013, 2014, and 2018 Our People Website Feature: Mississippi State University, 2013 Research Colloquium Guest Speaker: University of Central Florida, 2012 Graduate Student Award for University Centers and Institutes: Mississippi State University, Offices of Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Vice President for Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine, 2011 Research Fellow: Mississippi State University, Social Science Research Center, 2008 Outstanding Faculty/Staff of the Year Award: Mississippi State University, The Order of Omega and Colvard Student Union, 2008 Zetas with Zest: Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, IX-A Alumnae, 2008 Achievement Scholarship: Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, Foundation, 2007 to 2008 Outstanding Graduate Student: Mississippi State University, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, 2007 Phi Alpha Alpha Public Affairs and Administration Honor Society: Mississippi State University, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, 2007 Outstanding Graduate Woman: Mississippi State University, President’s Commission on the Status of Women, 2006 Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Mississippi State University, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, 2005 Zeta Lady: Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, IX-A Alumnae, 2005 Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society: Mississippi State University, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, 2004 Haley Barbour Scholarship: Mississippi State University, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, 2003 to 2005 North East Mississippi Daily Journal Research Grant: Mississippi State University, Department of Geosciences, 2003 to 2004 Phi Kappa Phi Honor National Society: Mississippi State University, 2003 Golden Key International Honor Society: Mississippi State University, 2003 Alpha Theta Chi Sophomore Collegiate Honor Society: Mississippi State University, 2003 Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Collegiate Honor Society: Mississippi State University, 2002

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Student Advising & Mentoring Dissertations Katrina Hubbard, 2018 to Present Capstones

Donald Porter, 2014 to 2015 – Academic Advising Handbook for Federal On Scene Coordinators

Graduate Research Assistants Blanca Cosper, 2016 to 2017 Nicole Decker, 2017 to Present Caroline Egli, 2017 to 2018

Victoria Eick, 2014 to 2015 Anne Fenley, 2015 to 2016

Timothy Higashi, 2014 to 2015 Aaron Kestner, 2014 to 2015 Fleciah Mburu, 2016 to 2018 Ashley Raphael, 2015 to 2017 Grace Royer, 2015 to 2017 Katherine Simon, 2018 to Present

Mentoring Karissa Bergene, 2018 to Present (Mississippi State University Doctoral Student)

Wendy Chen, 2017 to Present (George Mason University Doctoral Student) Megan DeMasters, 2014 to 2017 (American Society for Public Administration Founders Fellow) Josephine Hazelton, 2018 to Present (American Society for Public Administration Founders Fellow)

Mary Sproull, 2017 to 2018 (George Mason University Doctoral Student)

Professional Associations American Society of Public Administration, 2005 to Present

National Council District II Representative, 2014 to 2017 Student Representative, 2012 to 2013

Conference Planning Program Co-Chair, 2017 to 2018 Conference Management Committee Member, 2012 to 2013 Host of First Time and New Member Orientation, 2013 Chair of Student and New Professional Summit, 2013 Host of Founder’s Forum Fellow Reception, 2013 Chair of Conducting Emergency Management in Specialized Conditions, 2012 Moderator of Strengthening Regional Economies and Building Up Communities, 2011

Publications Committee Member, 2017 to 2018

Financial Stability Board Member, 2013 to 2015

Strategic Work Group #5 – Chapter and Sections Co-Chair, 2015 to 2016

Audit Committee Member, 2015 to 2016

International Young Scholars Workshop Co-Chair 2013 to 2014 Chair, 2012 to 2013 Governance Task Force Member, 2014 to 2015 Mentoring Committee Chair, 2014 to 2015 Member, 2012 to 2014

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Publications Committee Member, 2014 to 2015 Finance Committee Member, 2014 to 2015

Executive Director Search Committee Member, 2013 to 2014

Governance Committee Member, 2012 to 2013

Chester Newland Award Committee Chair, 2018-2019

Donald C. Stone Award Committee Chair, 2014 to 2015 Member 2016 to 2017

Presidential Leadership Team Member, 2012 to 2014

Strategic Planning Task Force Member, 2013 to 2014

Strategic Initiative #5 – Leverage Technology Chair, 2013 to 2014

Vice Co-Chair, 2012 to 2013 Site Selection Team Member, 2012 to 2013 Chapter Revitalization Task Force Member, 2012 to 2014

Founders’ Fellows Selection Committee Chair, 2012 to 2014

Section on Emergency and Crisis Management Treasurer, 2013 to Present

Dissertation Committee, 2019 to Present Board Member, 2011 to 2014

Communications Chair, 2011 to 2013 Member, 2010 to Present Section for Public Performance and Management

Member, 2012 to Present Section for Personnel Administration and Labor Relations

Member, 2013 to Present Section for Public Administration Research

Member, 2013 to 2014 Section for Professional and Organizational Development

Member 2011 to 2014 National Capital Area Chapter Member, 2013 to Present

Hampton Roads Chapter Symposium Panel Moderator, 2015 to 2016 American Society for Evidence Based Policing, 2018 to Present National Certified Public Manager® Consortium, 2014 to Present Virginia Certified Public Manager® Program

Executive Director, 2014 to Present Growth and Support Committee

Co-Chair, 2016 to 2017 Marketing Committee

Member, 2014 to 2016 North Carolina Reaccreditation Team Chair, 2017

European Group for Public Administration Public Policy Working Group

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Member, 2015 to 2016 Northeast Conference for Public Administration, 2014 to Present Board of Officers Trustee, 2014 to Present

Conference Planning Conference Coordinator, 2014 to 2015

Southeastern Conference for Public Administration, 2010 to Present Endowment Committee

Chair-Elect, 2012 to 2013 Member, 2010 to 2014

Conference Planning Social Media Liaison, 2011 Chair of Diversity in Public Administration, 2010

Site Selection Committee Member, 2013 to 2014 Distinguished Public Service Practitioner Award Committee Member, 2013 to 2014 Public Administration Theory Network, 2011 to Present Conference Planning

Chair of Historical and Fictoral Images of Public Administration, 2012 International Association of Emergency Managers, 2010 to Present Mississippi Traffic Records Coordinating Committee, 2012 to Present Technical Team

Member, 2012 to 2014 Mississippi Association of Highway Safety Leaders, 2012 to 2014 Public Information and Education Committee Chair, 2013 to 2014 Law Enforcement Committee

Member, 2012 to 2014 Alcohol Task Force Member, 2013 to 2014 Mississippi Youth Safe Driving Coalition, 2013 to 2014 Academy of Political Science, 2005 to 2012 Southern Political Science Association, 2010 to 2011 Mid-South Sociological Association, 2004 to 2009 American Public Health Association, 2005 to 2006

Journal Service Public Administration Review Viewpoint Associate Editor, 2018 to Present

Reviewer, 2017 to Present Frontier Communication Journal Review Editor, 2016 to Present

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Journal of Urban Management Associate Editor, 2016 to 2018 Public Personnel Management Editorial Board Member, 2013 to 2018 Reviewer, 2013 to Present Public Administration Quarterly Reviewer, 2014 to Present Public Management Review Reviewer, 2012 to Present American Journal of Public Health Reviewer, 2008 to 2010 Southern Medical Journal Reviewer, 2008 to 2010

Other Affiliations & Activities Virginia Local Government Manager Association, Since 2016 Virginia Association of Counties, Since 2016 Virginia Municipal League, Since 2016 Mississippi Safety Training and Recognition Symposium

Registration Manager, 2013 Juvenile Justice Symposium and National Disproportionate Minority Contact Conference, 2013 National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services, 2011 International Cooperation in the War against Terror in the Asian-Pacific Region with a Special Emphasis on the Malacca Strait, 2006 Southern Women in Public Service Summit, 2004 National Model United Nations

Chad Crime Congress Delegate, 2003 Southern Regional Model United Nations

Ex-Officio Board Member, 2010 to 2011 Faculty Board Member at Large, 2008 to 2010 Faculty Advisor, 2008 to 2010 Security Council Planning Advisor, 2006 to 2007 Security Council Director, 2005 to 2006 Security Council Assistant Director, 2004 to 2005 Guinea Head Delegate, 2003 International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Rapporteur, 2003 African Union Rapporteur, 2002

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity

Washington, DC, Alumnae Chapter Member 2013 to Present

North East Mississippi Alumnae Chapter Vice-President for Membership, 2008 to 2009

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President, 2007 to 2008 Secretary, 2004 to 2007

Gamma Zeta Chapter Membership Advisor, 2008 to 2011 and 2012 to 2013 Scholarship Advisor, 2011 to 2012 Consulting Membership/Public Relations Advisor, 2009 to 2010 New Member Advisor, 2005 to 2007 Social Advisor, 2005 to 2006

Recruitment Public Relations Chairman, 2002 to 2003 Community Service Chairman, 2001 to 2002

University Activities George Mason University, Arlington, VA Institute for a Sustainable Earth Advisory Council Member, 2019 to 2020

Schar School of Policy and Government Faculty Advisor for Master of Public Administration Student Leadership Council, 2014 to 2018 Faculty Advisor for Master of Public Administration Graduate Assistants, 2014 to Present Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Washington, DC, Alumnae Chapter Member, 2013 to Present Virginia License Plate Committee Chair, 2015 to Present Political Science Scholars Outstanding Professor Selection Committee Member, 2005 Haley Barbour Scholarship Selection Committee Member, 2005 John C. Stennis Scholarship Selection Committee Member, 2004 President, 2003 to 2004

Mississippi Model Security Council Diplomatic Officer, 2006 to 2007 Secretary General, 2004 to 2005 Council 7 President, 2003 to 2004 Council 7 Vice President, 2002 to 2003 Council 3 Mali Delegate, 2001 to 2002 College Republicans Treasurer, 2002 to 2003 Honors Program Network Leader, 2004 to 2005

Greek Links Fundraising Operational Director, 2002 to 2003 Jr. Panhellenic Fundraising Chair, 2001 to 2002