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

 

Helping you help others.

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

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

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Addressing community issues with data.

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

 

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Nigel Soria James Roberts Laura Baxter Sarah Shaffer

Nigel Soria

Research Economist & Data Scientist


James Roberts

Strategic Initiatives Manager


Laura Baxter

Program Specialist


Sarah Shaffer

Operations Director


Ask me about:

  • Survey Research
  • Program Evaluation
  • Data Analysis

 

Email Nigel

Ask me about:

  • Community Initiatives 
  • Facilitation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Planning

Email James

Ask me about:

  • Professional Development
  • Customized Trainings
  • Association Management

 

Email Laura

Ask me about:

  • Client Contracts
  • Internal Processes
  • Management & Leadership

 

Email Sarah

 

Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report

Take a look at our FY 2024 Annual Report! We are proud of the work we get to be a part of everyday at the PPMC. And a huge thanks to our clients, partners, and team that makes this work possible.

 

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