
Dr. Stephen B. Page
Associate Professor,
Evans School of Public Policy & Governance University of Washington, USA

Major Achievements
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Internationally recognized scholar in collaborative governance, public management, and cross-sector collaboration.
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Leading researcher on collaborative governance, public value creation, and interorganizational partnerships, with publications in top public administration journals.
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Recipient of the Leslie A. Whittington Excellence in Teaching Award (2020), the highest teaching honor from NASPAA.
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Recipient of the Joseph S. Wholey Distinguished Scholarship Award (2005) from the American Society for Public Administration.
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Research focuses on public value, civic capacity, leadership, accountability, and collaborative implementation across government, nonprofit, and private sectors.
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Serves as reviewer for leading journals and funding agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF) and numerous top journals in public administration and management.
Selected Publications
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Page, S. (forthcoming). Cultivating Collaborative Resilience amid Volatility: Implementation Partnerships between Law Enforcement and Mental Health Organizations. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory.
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Page, S., Thomas, C., Kern, M., Murphy, A., & Page, C. (2023). Producing Agreements and Innovations in Collaborative Governance. Perspectives on Management and Governance.
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Page, S., & Stone, M. M. (2023). Collaborative Architecture: Components, Relationships, and Implications for Partner Influence. Perspectives on Management and Governance.
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Page, S., Bryson, J. M., Seo, D., Crosby, B. C., & Stone, M. M. (2021). Ambidexterity in Cross-Sector Collaborations Involving Public Organizations. Public Performance & Management Review.
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Page, S. (2016). A Strategic Framework for Building Civic Capacity. Urban Affairs Review.
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Page, S. (2013). Theories of Governance: Comparative Perspectives on Seattle's Light Rail Project. Policy Studies Journal.
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Page, S. (2010). Integrative Leadership for Collaborative Governance. The Leadership Quarterly.
Education & Professional Experience
Period | Organization | Positation |
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2006–Present | University of Washington, USA | Associate Professor |
1999–2006 | University of Washington, USA | Assistant Professor |
1999–2000 | University of California, Berkeley | Visiting Fellow |
1996 | Yale University | Fellow |
1992–1996 | Columbia University | Research Associate |
Research Areas
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Collaborative Governance
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Public Management
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Leadership
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Strategy
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Public Policy
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Civic Capacity
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Cross-sector Collaboration
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Public Value Creation
Academic Service
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Reviewer for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and leading international publishers.
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Reviewer for leading journals including:
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Public Administration Review
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Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory
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Strategic Management Journal
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