Michelle Reddy

Job title: 
Program Director and Assistant Adjunct Professor
Department: 
Master in Development Practice (MDP), Goldman School of Public Policy
Bio/CV: 

Michelle Reddy is a political sociologist with interests in international development and organizations. Her recent work has largely focused on social mobilization during crises: Ebola, COVID-19, and the European migration crisis and how crises reflect wider challenges in democracy and development. A second, related line of work focuses on the expansion and professionalization of civil society organizations, education, and health NGOs in developing countries.

Research interests: 
  • Comparative Politics 
  • Development 
  • Governance/Democracy