Albert C. Hyde was formerly a senior staff member and consultant at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, USA and most recently a visiting professor at Northern Illinois University.

Jennifer Shea is Professor of Public Administration and Director of the School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement at San Francisco State University, USA.

Carletta F. Sims is Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, DC, USA.

Eric Zeemering is Professor and Department Head for the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia, USA.