We are researchers who formed The Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Public Sector Project to compile new and innovative ways used by public organizations to save money, protect the environment and still provide valuable, quality services. We hope to gather information from federal, state and local government agencies, as well as school districts and nonprofit organizations to find out what others are doing to do more with less.
ABOUT US
Masami Nishishiba, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the College of Urban Studies and Public Administration at Portland State University. Dr. Nishishiba has studied issues of social diversity, civic capacity, and comparative local government. She developed and delivered a two-year Culturally Competent Management Certificate Training program for the City of Portland and conducted a cultural assessment for the City of Longview, Washington.
Jana Bitton completed a Master of Public Administration degree from Portland State University in June 2009. Her research has focused on microfinance and women’s development NGOs, as well as how compressed work weeks impact the job satisfaction and work-life balance of employees.
