Natalie Cote
Natalie is a Ph.D. candidate and adjunct instructor at two community colleges. She is interested in the unintended consequences of public policy, administrative ethics and social justice, with particular emphasis on how economic inequality intersects with other forms of systemic oppression.
Her dissertation examines the impact of public assistance programs, particularly the cliff effect, on economic security, exploring the challenges faced by individuals transitioning from assistance to financial independence. Through her research, Natalie aims to contribute to policy discussions surrounding poverty alleviation and social equity.
Research interest(s)/area of expertise
Public administration, public policy, world politics, administrative ethics
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Wayne State University, 2014
- Master of Public Administration, Wayne State University, 2020
Awards and grants
- King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellow, 2023-2024, 2024-2025
- Graduate Professional Scholarship, 2023-2024
- Leda McIntyre Hall Fellow, 2022-2023