Daniel Mallinson

Daniel Mallinson’s expertise lies in state and local politics and policy, with his primary research focus examining the mechanics of policy diffusion among the U.S. states, or how new policy ideas do and do not spread among governmental bodies. He is particularly interested in Pennsylvania politics and has experience as an information specialist for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and a program analyst for the Office of Inspector General in Philadelphia (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). His additional interests include public administration and public policy (including environment, energy and health), political behavior, as well as statistical methodology.

Education

• PhD, Political Science Penn State University (2010 - 2015)
• Master of Arts Penn State University (2010 - 2012)
• Master of Arts Villanova University (2008 — 2009)
• Bachelor of Arts Elizabethtown College (2004 — 2008)
• Washington Semester American University (2007 — 2007)

Companies

• Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration Penn State Harrisburg (2017)
• Assistant Professor of Public Administration Stockton University (2015 — 2017)
• Graduate Assistant The Pennsylvania State University (2010 — 2015)
• Program Analyst, OEI/OIG Prescription Drug Unit Department of Health and Human Services (2009 — 2011)
• Graduate Assistant Villanova University (2008 — 2009)
• Information Specialist Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (2007 — 2009)
• Student Manager Elizabethtown College Dining Services (2004 — 2007)
• Intern Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (2007 — 2007)
• Intern Association of Diplomatic Studies and Training (2007 — 2007)