Two decades of peer-reviewed research on local government, public finance, and data analytics — applied directly to the problems your organization faces.
My consulting practice is built on the same rigor as my academic research — applied to the real operational and strategic challenges facing public-sector and mission-driven organizations. If your work involves government, communities, or the public good, let's talk.
Cities, counties, and regional authorities navigating budget pressures, service delivery challenges, digital transformation, and emergency recovery.
Mission-driven organizations seeking rigorous program evaluation, data strategy, and evidence-based management practices.
Agencies addressing air quality, wildfire recovery, environmental finance, and community resilience through data-driven approaches.
Assess your organization's financial condition, identify fiscal vulnerabilities, and develop evidence-based strategies for long-term budget sustainability. Grounded in published research on municipal finance, credit ratings, and local government fiscal health.
Design and execute rigorous quantitative evaluations of programs, policies, and service delivery systems. From defining the right questions to communicating results to decision-makers, I translate data into actionable insight.
Improve organizational effectiveness, service delivery, and community engagement. Drawing on research in coproduction and collaborative governance, I help organizations strengthen the relationship between government and the people they serve.
Evidence-based guidance for communities and agencies navigating wildfire recovery, hazard mitigation, and building long-term climate resilience. Based on active field research in Oregon's recovery landscape.
Navigate water infrastructure financing, environmental compliance costs, and green investment strategies. Rooted in EPA-funded research and direct advisory experience with the Environmental Finance Advisory Board.
Evaluate, implement, or optimize technology investments in government — from 311 systems and open data platforms to GenAI applications. I help organizations make evidence-based technology decisions.
My consulting is not generic advice — it's grounded in 20+ years of empirical research, direct government partnerships, and hands-on applied policy work. Every engagement draws from a body of peer-reviewed work and lived experience in the field.
Deep methodological expertise in quantitative research, policy analysis, and program evaluation.
Built a university-government partnership model connecting rigorous research with applied policy solutions since 2018.
Provided direct advisory expertise to federal environmental finance decision-making.
Practitioner experience inside local government — I understand the real constraints organizations face.
Active leadership in the national conversation on technology adoption in public sector organizations.
At the forefront of cutting-edge research in public management and administration.
We talk through your challenge, context, and what a successful outcome looks like for your organization.
I develop a clear scope of work, timeline, and fee structure tailored to your needs and budget.
Deep engagement with your data, documents, and stakeholders — applying rigorous methods to your specific context.
Clear findings, practical recommendations, and support for implementation — not a report that sits on a shelf.
Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to explore whether my expertise fits your needs, I'd love to hear from you. I typically respond within 48 hours.
bclark2@uoregon.edu
541.346.7320
Hendricks Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene OR
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