Juwon Chung, a Ph.D. candidate at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, has been selected as a 2026 Founders’ Fellow by the American Society for Public Administration. This prestigious honor recognizes exceptionally promising scholars and practitioners in the field of public administration while supporting the next generation of public service leaders through a series of professional development opportunities.
Chung will be formally recognized during the ASPA Annual Conference, the premier gathering for public service professionals, held in Hollywood, California, March 20–24.
“Being named a Founders’ Fellow is a meaningful opportunity to engage with a supportive and intellectually vibrant community of scholars and practitioners in public administration,” Chung said. “I look forward to presenting my paper at the 2026 ASPA Annual Conference.
Founder’s Fellows are chosen based on their academic achievement, potential for significant contribution to the field, and commitment to the values of public service. As a Fellow, Chung will receive professional mentorship, give a research presentation at ASPA’s annual conference, and participate in exclusive workshops aimed at bridging the gap between academic theory and practical governance.
ASPA is the largest and most influential professional association in the field of public administration. It serves as a bridge between the academic and practitioner communities to advance the art, science, and practice of public service.