| University of Delaware | 181 Graham Hall | Newark, DE 19716 | | <div class="ExternalClass6A69B08FFB2E4F28B47A286F96971144"><p>2016–Present Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware<br></p><p>2003–Present Delaware League of Local Governments, IPA Staff Liaison <br></p><p>2021–2023 Delaware Municipal Clerks Institute Coordinator<br></p><p>2012–2016 Associate Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware</p><p>2008–2012 Assistant Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware</p><p>2004–2008 Policy Specialist II, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware</p><p>2003–2004 Policy Researcher, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware</p><p>2001–2003 Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware</p><p>1999–2000 Criminal Case Manager, Drug Diversion Program, New Castle County Prothonotary’s Office (Wilmington, Del.)</p><p>1998–1999 Senior Court Clerk, Criminal Division, New Castle County Prothonotary’s Office (Wilmington, Del.)</p><p>1997–1998 Intern/Seasonal Clerk, State of Delaware, Office of the Attorney General (Wilmington, Del.)<br><br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass65778BD53F784C919EE6350C17712B11"><p></p><h3>Membership<br></h3><ul><li>American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)</li><li>Consortium of University Public Service Organizations (CUPSO)</li><li>Delaware Chapter of ASPA</li><li>Delaware ACE Women's Network (DAWN)</li></ul><h3>Leadership<br></h3><p>American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)</p><ul><li>PA Times Editorial Board – 2014–2016 (chair 2015–16)</li><li>Awards Committee – 2017</li></ul><p>Delaware ACE Women's Network (DAWN)</p><ul><li>Executive Committee – 2003–2020</li><li>President – 2013–2014<br></li></ul><p>Delaware Association for Public Administration (DAPA)</p><ul><li>Council – 2018–2020 </li><li>President – 2008–2010</li></ul><p>Delaware Health Resources Board (gubernatorial appointment)</p><ul><li>2017–2021<br></li></ul></div> | <div class="ExternalClass596A633FDFE74CDCAA0A613BA9A5A191"><p></p><p>“Delaware's Process for Projecting Demographic and Population Estimates– Overview, Evolution, and the Future Role of the Delaware Population Consortium." Policy Brief. Institute for Public Administration. With Sean O'Neill and Lindsay Prickett, August 2022. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/0537cfd8-b138-4fae-8377-17f26ec31bb9/content<br></p><p>“Trends and Challenges Related to Food Insecurity Among Rural Households with School-aged Children –Before, During, and Beyond the Pandemic." Policy Brief for the Delaware Food Resource Connection. Institute for Public Administration. With Nicole Minni, Emma Crowell, Sarah Pragg, June 2022. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/e7d2976d-9c0f-4bd6-ad23-c0409ad3a800/content</p><p>“Green > Grey: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications for Delaware Green Infrastructure Landscape." Policy Brief. Institute for Public Administration. With Philip Barnes, Madison Matera, July 2021. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/cbd0224a-f703-408f-b2fe-c839b7663cd9/content</p><p>“Transportation Network Companies, Transportation Brokerage Companies, and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation." Policy Brief. Institute for Public Administration. With Alexa Timmreck, Marcia Scott, July 2020. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/1d186d9f-d9a5-4e21-a240-434a5439a5da/content</p><p>“Planning for Age-Friendly Communities: An Assessment of Two Sussex County Communities." Report developed by IPA, prepared in coordination with the Sustainable Coastal Communities Initiative and the Delaware Sea Grant Program, October 2019. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/084dd885-93b1-4a2d-b56e-391f344b47f7/content<br></p><p>“The Role of Senior Centers in Mitigating Alzheimer's and Other Forms of Dementia." Policy Brief. Institute for Public Administration. With Kelly Perillo, Eric Jacobson, January 2019. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/4092b86e-cdba-42ae-b3c8-5072bfd16540/content<br></p><p>"Evaluating the State of Mobility Management and Specialized Transportation Coordination in Delaware." Report developed by IPA, prepared for the Delaware Department of Transportation. Served as Co-PI and Co-Author with Marcia Scott, Evan Miller, Jessica Stump, June 2017. https://udspace.udel.edu/items/b7db5d53-664d-4d9f-b2ce-373f0bd6a220<br></p><p>"The Role of Senior Centers in Promoting Intergenerational Play." Policy Brief. Institute for Public Administration. With Emily Thomas, April 2017. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/8b76ae6b-94ec-4c79-b49d-16f986b2e970/content<br></p><p>"Sussex County's Growing Senior Population: Community Voices." Institute for Public Administration. With Angela Kline, January 2017. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/844594c7-b6fb-4bef-8608-ccb5905fd5c2/content<br></p><p>"Quality of Life Indicators Related to Sussex County's Growing Senior Population: Preliminary Needs Assessment and Environmental Scan." Report developed by IPA, in collaboration with the Sustainable Coastal Communities Initiative. Served as Project Manager and Co-author with Angela Kline, July 2016. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/e6e36360-6180-437c-96bc-0add278dcfee/content</p><p>“Making MPA Grads Competitive in Today's Job Market." <em>PA Times</em>, August 2015. <a href="https://patimes.org/making-mpa-grads-competitive-todays-job-market/">https://patimes.org/making-mpa-grads-competitive-todays-job-market/<b></b></a></p><p>“Delaware Environmental Scan, Delaware Youth Opportunities Initiative." Report developed by IPA and prepared for the Delaware Center for Justice. Served as Project Manager and Co-author with Julie Miller, Amy Clark, Gauhar Ospanova. June 2011. <a href="http://www.ipa.udel.edu/publications/PhaseIIEnvScan.pdf">https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/32e408d1-d1ad-48d8-bb86-ffceecc10b5c/content<b></b></a></p><p>Healthy Communities: The Walkability Assessment Tool. A planning resource for local governments created as part of IPA's Healthy Communities initiative and as online component of the Toolkit for a Healthy Delaware. August 2010. <a href="http://www.ipa.udel.edu/healthyDEtoolkit/docs/WalkabilityAssessmentTool.pdf"><strong></strong></a>https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/a12be991-bd05-4ab5-b7e3-e2a335a34997/content<br></p><p>“Leading Tomorrow's Senior Centers," Issue Brief 2. Institute for Public Administration. With Eric Jacobson and Jacqueline Scott, July 2009. https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/e376b210-85f1-4e1d-aeee-953cd65f5c17/content<br></p><p>“Senior Centers and Aging-Related Challenges," Issue Brief 1. Institute for Public Administration. With Eric Jacobson and Jacqueline Scott, July 2009. <a href="http://www.ipa.udel.edu/healthpolicy/srcenters/SeniorCentersIssueBrief1.pdf">https://udspace.udel.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/151c9fd8-ab9d-42e3-8f9c-2920909a6b1a/content</a><br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass04F371B01F7142DB8CB2A801B8BA9452"><p>Delaware Population Consortium, meeting presentation, Dover, Delaware, December 2022.</p><p><em>“</em>Infrastructure Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Delaware Local Governments," virtual Webinar and Information Session hosted by the Institute for Public Administration, June 2020.<br></p><p>“Aging in Place Strategies and Issues for Local Governments," virtual session IPA's Delaware Municipal Clerks Institute. September 2020.<br></p><p>“Aging in Place and Emergency Preparedness," virtual session for the University of Delaware's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. With Danielle Swallow, July 2020. </p><p>“Aging in Place and Emergency Preparedness: Tools and Resources to Address the Needs of Your Community's Older Adults," virtual IPA Local Government Training Program presentation. With Danielle Swallow and Nicole Minni, June 2020.<br></p><p>“Ready or Not Emergency Preparedness Workshop," presentation for adults 55 and older and their family members or caregivers. With Danielle Swallow, Roxanna Fire Hall, September 2019.</p><p>“Planning for Aging Friendly Communities," presentation at the 2018 Delaware American Planning Association (APA) Conference, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, October 2018. </p><p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/first-state-insights/sets/julia"><em>First State Insights </em>Podcast Episodes</a></p><p>Chapter Session Meeting, panelist at the 2017 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA Conference), Atlanta, GA, March 2017. <br></p><p>"IPA’s
Healthy Communities: Walkability Assessment Tool,” presentation at
Delaware Healthy Eating Active Living Summit, Dover, Del., November
2010.</p><p>“Sustaining Commitment to and Excellence in Public Service
Through Generational Changes,” poster presentation at 2010 American
Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference, San Jose,
California, April 2010. <a href="http://www.dapanet.org/reader/May10/sanjose.html">www.dapanet.org/reader/May10/sanjose.html</a></p><p>“Delaware’s
Senior Safety Campaign,” panelist at Benefits of Whole Communities
session, Delaware/Maryland American Planning Association (APA) 2010
Regional Planning Conference, Dover, Del., May 2010.</p><p>“Delaware’s
Senior Safety and Mobility,” presentation (with Bernard Dworsky) to
American Automobile Association (AAA) Aging and Mobility Roundtable,
hosted by AAA’s national Office and AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety,
Washington, D.C., June 2009. <a href="http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2010/jul/drivers071409.html">www.udel.edu/udaily/2010/jul/drivers071409.html</a></p><p>“Leading
the Way? Senior Centers in the New Era of Aging,” paper presenter (with
Gordana Copic) at the Third Transatlantic Dialogue Conference,
University of Delaware, Newark, Del., May 31–June 2, 2007.</p><p>“Grandparent-Headed
Households: Trends, Issues, and Implications,” poster presenter at 21st
Annual Marion H. Steele Symposium, University of Delaware, Newark,
Del., May 2006.</p><p>“Preventing Disability: Health-Promoting Effects
of Senior Centers on Delaware’s Aging Population,” poster presenter at
8th Annual LIFE Conference (sponsored by the University of Delaware's
Center for Disabilities Studies), Dover, Del., January 2006. (see poster
in PDF)<br></p><p>“IPA International Activities,” discussion facilitator at
the Southern Consortium of University Public Service Organizations
(SCUPSO) Annual Conference, Jacksonville, Fla., March 2005.</p><p>“Delaware’s
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS): Solicitation Survey
Assistance,” presenter (with Marcia Scott) at the 17th Delaware
Institute for Local Government Leaders, Dewey Beach, Del., October 2005.</p><p>“The
Delaware Senior Center Grant-in-Aid Program: 2005 Application
Workshop,” Dover, Del., January 2004. Workshop co-sponsored by the State
of Delaware’s Office of the Controller General and the University of
Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration.</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass6E78F79F9B7143E0BF9424A70EE55866"><p></p><p>Health and aging-related policy issues (Senior center program evaluation and funding, aging in place), Intergenerational programs, Local government organizations, Public and nonprofit administration, infrastructure and transportation planning and policy, Training for local government officials, municipal clerks </p><p></p></div> | Experience | Memberships and Leadership | Selected Publications | Presentations | Research Interests | | jusmith@udel.edu | | O'Hanlon, Julia | Fax: 302-831-3488 | 302-831-6224 | <img alt="Julia O'Hanlon" src="/Images%20Bios/OHanlon_Julia.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Policy Scientist, IPA | Health and Aging Policy Services Coordinator | Staff Liaison, Delaware League of Local Governments | | | | | | | <div class="ExternalClassA5700698FB214E6FAF267E9305C6209C"><p>MPA, University of Delaware 2003, State and Local Management</p><p>BA, University of Delaware 1998, Political Science</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass17582208919F44769A6C9F92CEA4BF77"><p>First Place Poster (graduate level), Marion H. Steele Symposium, University of Delaware, Newark, Del., 2006.</p><p>Advanced Women’s Leadership Development Program (Phase II), Certificate of Completion, 2001.</p><p>Introductory Women’s Leadership Development Program (Phase I), Certificate of Completion, 2001.</p><p>Graduate Research Assistantship, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware, 2001–2003</p></div> | | | | | | | | |
