Michael Rich

Michael Rich is an associate professor of political science and director of Emory’s Office of University-Community Partnerships.

He specializes in public policy, federalism and urban politics and policy. His research interests and projects include welfare reform (particularly issues related to collaboration across public, private and nonprofit sectors at the local level), and issues related to the accessibility of low income households to job opportunities. His work also examines community building and the revitalization of public housing communities, empowerment zones, public housing authorities, gentrification and social change.