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Michael Shires
Associate Dean for Strategy and Special Projects at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy
Michael Shires is an experienced organizational leader and problem solver with a strong background in public policy.
With a diverse educational background, Michael holds a PhD in Public Policy Analysis from Pardee RAND Graduate School, an MBA in Marketing/Accounting from UCLA Anderson School of Management, and a BA in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Throughout his career, Michael has held key roles including Associate Dean for Strategy and Special Projects at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, Senior Vice President at One Heart for Israel, Director of Assessment at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Research Fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, and Doctoral Fellow at RAND Corporation's Institute on Education and Training.
His skill set includes expertise in Nonprofit Organizations, Public Policy, Political Science, Analytical Skills, Stata, and Government.
Michael's decades of experience have honed his ability to find detailed solutions to both large and small problems, always with a focus on the overarching goals of the organization.