Greg Michener
About Greg Michener
Greg Michener is an Associate Professor at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he oversees the Public Transparency Program and teaches various courses. He has published in high-impact journals and has been recognized for his contributions to policy innovation and transparency.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Greg Michener has served as an Associate Professor at FGV since 2012. He oversees the FGV Public Transparency Program, which has produced five reports and several working papers. One of these reports led to a policy innovation recognized by the OECD's Observatory of Public Sector Innovation. His role involves teaching courses on Comparative Politics, Public Policy, Qualitative Methods, and Transparency and Good Government across various academic programs.
Education and Expertise
Greg Michener holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science and Latin American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2001 to 2010. He also earned a B.A. in Humanistic Studies from McGill University between 1994 and 1998. His academic background supports his expertise in public transparency and governance.
Background
Greg Michener studied at Upper Canada College before pursuing higher education. He has worked at various institutions, including a brief tenure at Faculdades Ibmec in Belo Horizonte, MG, as a professor in 2012. He also served as the FURP Visit Coordinator at The University of Texas at Austin from 2003 to 2008.
Achievements
Greg Michener has published articles in high-impact journals such as Administration and Society, Environmental Policy and Governance, and the Journal of Democracy. He has given pro bono talks on transparency across various Brazilian cities and has been invited by international governments, including Australia, Canada, Chile, and Mexico, to speak on the subject. Additionally, he advised a student who won a national award from Brazil's Federal Public Prosecutor for 'Best Anti-Corruption Project' in 2017.