Dr. Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich
Professor
Humanities & Social Sciences
DeBartolo Hall 426
phone: (330) 941-2114
Bio
Dr. Cryshanna A. Jackson Leftwich is a Professor of Public Affairs and Politics at Youngstown State University where she also serves as the Urban Internship Coordinator of the Political Science Program. Her research interests focus on anti-racism, social equity, cultural competence, and gender equality. Dr. Jackson Leftwich currently serves as an Associate Member on the Standing Panel of Social Equity, on the Board of Directors for the YWCA of Mahoning Valley, as a Board Member of Mahoning Valley Historical Society, and on the Ohio Faculty Council
Dr. Jackson Leftwich has published several articles in the Journal of Public Management & Social Policy and has also published two book chapters in edited volumes of academic books. Along with her research interests she has worked on the evaluation of a number of federally funded grants and a program evaluator for the city of Youngstown .
Dr. Jackson Leftwich has been awarded numerous honors and distinctions during her tenure at Youngstown State University including, Distinguished Professor of Service, Distinguished Professor of Teaching, Diva of Distinction for Educational Leadership, YWCA Board Member of the Year Award, and Greater Akron Regional Chamber, 30 for the Future Award Recipient.
She received her Bachelor of Science from Miami University in Health and Sport Studies, her Master of Science degree from West Virginia University in Sport Management and her PhD from the University of Akron in Public Affairs and Urban Studies.
Research Interests
anti-racism, social equity, cultural competence, public policy and gender equality
Teaching Interests
Public Administration, Public Management, American Public Policy and Analysis, Public Budgeting, African American Politics, American Government, Research Methods