ARNOLD M. HOWITT, Ph.D. Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation and Program on Crisis Leadership John F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University 124 Mt. Auburn St. (Suite 200N, Room 266) Cambridge, MA 02138 TEL (617) 495-4571 FAX (617) 496-4062 Email:
[email protected] EXPERIENCE 1976-Present HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, MA ADMINISTRATION/RESEARCH Current: Faculty Co-Director, Program on Crisis Leadership, jointly sponsored by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation and the Taubman Center for State and Local Government, John F. Kennedy School of Government (1999- present). Lead executive education programs for U.S. and international officials, conduct sponsored research projects, facilitate action research, advise graduate students and visiting fellows. Senior Adviser, Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, John F. Kennedy School of Government (2016-present). Advise Center Director and executive directors, initiate and manage special projects. Faculty chair and instructor in teaching program for senior US and international public sector executives. Previous: Executive Director, Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, John F. Kennedy School of Government (2008-2016). Academic research project development and fund raising. Program development for executive training. Research project director and senior researcher. Faculty chair and instructor in teaching programs for senior US and international public sector executives. Executive Director, A. Alfred Taubman Center for State and Local Government, John F. Kennedy School of Government (1993-2008). Associate Director (1984- 1993). (Called the State, Local, and Intergovernmental Center until 1987.) Oversight of budget, personnel, and operations. Academic research project development, fund raising, and management.