Mitchell Brown, Ph.D., is Professor of Political Science at Auburn University, an Associate Editor of the Journal of Political Science Education (Science of Teaching and Learning), and a founding editor of the Journal of Election Administration Research & Practice. Her work as a researcher, evaluator, trainer and consultant focuses on applied projects around the country centering on election administration, community building, and community-based problem solving. From 2015-2018 she served as the Director of Auburn University PhD Program in Public Administration and Public Policy, and has also held board and leadership positions at the university, in state government, and in non-profit organizations.