Choi, Leo

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Curriculum Vitae

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I am a Ph.D. student in the joint Public Policy program with Georgia Institute of Technology.

I research how governments partner with external actors to create public values from the perspectives of innovation & entrepreneurship, public management, and policy design. My research is being conducted across three policy domains: science, technology & innovation, transportation, and policing.

My research has been supported by grants and scholarships from the Mercatus Center Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship, APPAM Entrepreneurship Policy Fellowship (Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation), GSU AYSPS Andrew Young Fellowship, National Research Foundation of Korea, Yonsei Center for Social Innovation, and Yonsei University.

I have also served as a researcher or consultant for the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of South Korea, Science & Technology Policy Institute (STEPI) of South Korea, Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI), Korea Forest Service, P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030), National Center for Mental Health of South Korea, and Georgia Department of Transportation.

Prior to embarking on my doctoral studies, I worked at a South Korean social tech start-up, leading its social impact management and international sales. I have a M.A. in Public Administration and a B.A. in Science, Technology, and Policy both from Yonsei University (South Korea).