Doctoral Students
Susan Keim
Susan received her BA and MPA from the University of Kansas. She was Executive Director of Leadership
2000 in Wyandotte County, Kansas. Susan's past civic accomplishments include chairing the All-America
City Steering Committee, which won the coveted All-America City Award for Kansas City, Kansas/Wyandotte
County. She was founding chairman of the Community Foundation of Wyandotte County. Susan continues to
facilitate strategic planning, community trusteeship, community development and team building for
government, business and not-for-profits throughout the country. Currently, Susan is a Graduate
Research Assistant for the Community Outreach Partnership Center through the Policy Research Institute.
Her interests include City-County Consolidation, Urban Policy, and Race and Ethnicity.