Jacqueline Abernathy, Ph.D., MSSW

Nonprofit Consultant, Professor, Public Health Policy Analyst, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist,Statistician and Then Some

Dallas, TX

Research Expertise

bioethics policy

end-of-life decisions

assisted suicide

medical futility

euthanasia

higher education

program evaluation

public health

quantitative methods

social work

political science

About

Jacqueline Abernathy is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of public administration and social work. She received her Ph.D. in Public Administration with a concentration in policy from the University of North Texas in 2012. Prior to that, she earned her Master of Science in Social Work in 2005 and her Bachelor of Social Work in 2003, both from the University of North Texas. Dr. Abernathy's experience in the field includes working as an Assistant Professor for the Masters of Public Administration program at Tarleton State University's Fort Worth campus. She has also held various positions in Dr. Abernathy has demonstrated a strong commitment to social justice and advocating for marginalized communities. She has published numerous articles and presented at conferences on topics related to social policy and inequality. Her expertise in both public administration and social work makes her a valuable asset in addressing complex social issues and creating effective policies to promote social change.

Publications

Examining the efficacy of constancy and frequency as political strategies for assisted suicide legalization: Does the introduction of many bills over time or multiple bills at once increase the likelihood of assisted suicide bills passing in U.S. state legislatures?

Journal of Public Affairs / Nov 18, 2020

Abernathy, J. H., & Covich, S. (2020). Examining the efficacy of constancy and frequency as political strategies for assisted suicide legalization: Does the introduction of many bills over time or multiple bills at once increase the likelihood of assisted suicide bills passing in U.S. state legislatures? Journal of Public Affairs, 22(3). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2463

When heroes moonlight as graduate students: Accommodating those called into public service after the Hurricane Harvey disaster

Teaching Public Administration / Apr 19, 2021

Abernathy, J. H. (2021). When heroes moonlight as graduate students: Accommodating those called into public service after the Hurricane Harvey disaster. Teaching Public Administration, 40(1), 70–94. https://doi.org/10.1177/0144739421997526

Do No Harm At Any Age: Does Dysthanasia Favor the Young?

Academia Letters / Jul 13, 2021

Abernathy, J. (2021). Do No Harm At Any Age: Does Dysthanasia Favor the Young? Academia Letters. https://doi.org/10.20935/al1778

Rediscovering Public Service in New Zealand after 30 Years of New Public Management?

Policy Quarterly / Nov 18, 2019

Norman, R. (2019). Rediscovering Public Service in New Zealand after 30 Years of New Public Management? Policy Quarterly, 15(4). https://doi.org/10.26686/pq.v15i4.5993

Physician-Assisted Suicide

Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide / Aug 28, 1998

Bok, S. (1998). Physician-Assisted Suicide. In Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide (pp. 128–139). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139878357.010

Defeating “Death with Dignity”: Morality and Message in a Massachusetts Referendum

American Catholic Studies / Jun 01, 2014

Cunningham, M. T. (2014). Defeating “Death with Dignity”: Morality and Message in a Massachusetts Referendum. American Catholic Studies, 125(2), 23–43. https://doi.org/10.1353/acs.2014.0042

Maria Elisa Christie: Kitchenspace: women, fiestas, and everyday life in Central Mexico

Agriculture and Human Values / Jan 10, 2012

Mullaney, E. G. (2012). Maria Elisa Christie: Kitchenspace: women, fiestas, and everyday life in Central Mexico: University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas, 2008, 308 pp, ISBN 9780292717947. Agriculture and Human Values, 29(1), 123–124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-012-9349-y

Education

University of North Texas

Ph. D., Public Administration (Policy) / August, 2012

Denton, Texas, United States of America

UT Arlington

M. S., Social Work / May, 2005

Arlington, Texas, United States of America

University of North Texas

BSW, Social Work / August, 2003

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Experience

Tarleton State University - Fort Worth Campus

Assistant Professor- Masters of Public Adminstration / August, 2017 — May, 2021

Provida Public Sector Solutions

Principal Consultant, Sole Proprietor / October, 2008 — Present

Public sector consulting since 2008

Links & Social Media

Research Web Site

Academia.edu Profile

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