Faculty: James Nordin
James Nordin, DPA
Title(s):
Adjunct Professor
School(s):
Business
(707) 372-3653
Dr. James Nordin is as an adjunct professor in the EMPA program at Golden Gate University.
He has taught at San Francisco State University and at the University of San Francisco.
Dr. Nordin retired from the federal government in 2000 after more than 33 years of
service. He was a Regional grants and financial manager for DHHS and USDA for nearly
20 years and was a program supervisor and manager for another 5. He received his BA
in Political Science in 1967 from Knox College, his MPA in 1972 from Roosevelt University
and a Doctor of Public Administration degree from the University of Southern California
in 2004. Since retiring, Dr. Nordin has provided professional consulting to local
governments and non-profits in organizational development, financial and grants management
and program management through his sole proprietorship, Public Management Solutions.
He has a passion for social equity and created and endowed the Gloria Hobson Nordin
Social Equity Award presented annually by the American Society for Public Administration,
of which he is a life member. He is also a founding member of ASPA’s Section on Democracy
and Social Justice. He is a member of ASPA’s budget and finance committee and its
governance committee. He served on ASPA’s National Council from 2009 -2011 and was
reelected to serve from 2012 – 2015. He ran unopposed for City Treasurer for the City
of Rio Vista and began a four year term in December, 2012. When he was much younger,
he wrestled then refereed high school and college wrestling. He was inducted into
the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Hall of Fame in 1992.
taught courses
education
- DPA, Public Administration, University of Southern California
- Master of Public Administration with honors, Roosevelt University
- BA Political Science and Government, Knox College
professional & teaching experience
- Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University, 2005- Present
- Adjunct Professor, Sonoma State University, 2013 - Present
- President, Rio vista Community Center, 2015 - Present
- Senior Associate, Public Management Solutions, 2000- Present
- Treasurer, City of Rio Vista, 2012 - 2016
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Awards,2016. Golden Gate University