I study inter- and intra-organizational coordination in the context of emergency management, covering a wide range of topics—from collaboration among first responders (i.e., fire and emergency medical services, law enforcement, and public health) to the structure and governance of emergency care networks.

Dr. Jackson’s research interests are local government, political control of bureaucracy, representative bureaucracy, intersectionality, organizational socialization, justice provision, policing, education, and quantitative methods.

Dr. Dimand’s research interests are public management, government contracting, environmental policy, sustainability, innovation, and collaborative governance.