Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.

Dr. andrew r. vaz, ph.d.

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  • Timeline

    May 2014 - now

    Columnist

    American Society for Public Administration
    Current Company
    Oct 2021 - now

    Customs Entry Officer - Entry Specialist

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • About me

    Policy Analyst in Human Rights, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy

  • Education

    • Notre dame secondary school

      1999 - 2003
      Ossd/high school diploma high school/secondary diplomas and certificates a

      Activities and Societies: Received High Honors in Computer and Information Sciences - (99% final grade); Received Government of Ontario Scholar Award - (graduating 6 or more course over 80%);

    • Rutgers, the state university of new jersey-new brunswick

      2014 - 2015
      Graduate certificate public performance measurement - public administration 4.0 a

      Activities and Societies: Courses: PPM 100: Measuring Performance PPM 200: Reporting Performance PPM 300: Managing for Improved Performance PPM 400: Budgeting for Performance Allows public sector workers the knowledge to explore the importance and procedures of performance measurement and improvement, examine citizen surveys in the context of government performance measurement and citizen involvement, and develop an understanding of the role of e-governance in today's society and public organizations.Courses:◾PPM 100: Measuring Performance◾PPM 200: Reporting Performance◾PPM 300: Managing for Improved Performance◾PPM 400: Budgeting for… Show more Allows public sector workers the knowledge to explore the importance and procedures of performance measurement and improvement, examine citizen surveys in the context of government performance measurement and citizen involvement, and develop an understanding of the role of e-governance in today's society and public organizations.Courses:◾PPM 100: Measuring Performance◾PPM 200: Reporting Performance◾PPM 300: Managing for Improved Performance◾PPM 400: Budgeting for Performance Show less

    • Walden university

      2016 - 2023
      Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) public policy and administration, public management and leadership specialization 3.4 a

      Activities and Societies: PhD Candidate; ICMA; Sigma Alpha Pi The National Society of Leadership and Success; Golden Key International Honor Society; American Society for Public Administration (ASPA); Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society; Doctoral Residency 2 - Virtual (Sep 23, 2017 to Oct 21, 2017); Doctoral Residency 3 - Orlando (Oct 26, 2017 to Oct 29, 2017); Doctoral Residency 4 - Virtual (Jan 27, 2019 - Feb 7, 2019); Doctoral Writing Intensive - Miami/Virtual (Jun 3, 2020 to Jun 7, 2020); I am a graduate of the PhD in Public Policy and Administration program, specializing in Public Management and Leadership. Dissertation Topic: "The Victimization Experiences of Transgender Adult Females of Color in the State of Florida".- Awarded Walden Entrance Scholarship, 2014- Awarded $5000 Grant from Walden University, Department of Public Policy and Administration- Golden Key Int'l Honors- Sigma Alpha PiCourses:PPPA 8405 Ethics and Social Justice PPPA… Show more I am a graduate of the PhD in Public Policy and Administration program, specializing in Public Management and Leadership. Dissertation Topic: "The Victimization Experiences of Transgender Adult Females of Color in the State of Florida".- Awarded Walden Entrance Scholarship, 2014- Awarded $5000 Grant from Walden University, Department of Public Policy and Administration- Golden Key Int'l Honors- Sigma Alpha PiCourses:PPPA 8405 Ethics and Social Justice PPPA 8431 Finance and Budgeting for the Public SectorPPPA 8465 Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and CoordinationPPPA 8111 Leadership and Organizational Change PPPA 8392 The Language of Leadership PPPA 8112 Governance and Public PolicyPPPA 8115 Writing a Quality ProspectusRSCH 8110 Research Theory, Design, & MethodsRSCH 8210 Quantitative Reasoning and AnalysisRSCH 8310 Qualitative Reasoning and AnalysisRSCH 8350 Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and AnalysisPPPA 9000 Dissertation***Defended November 3, 2023 Show less

    • Rutgers university

      2017 - 2017
      Graduate certificate strategic performance management - public administration 4.0 a

      Activities and Societies: SPM 100: Performance Management and Government SPM 200: Strategic Planning for Performance Management SPM 300: Measuring and Reporting Performance SPM 400: Evidence-Based Management Public Sector Certificate (SPM) program is a professional development certificate designed for individuals in public and nonprofit organizations (both leading executives and frontline employees), and citizens interested in the functions of public sector performance measurement.Courses:◾SPM 100: Performance Management and Government◾SPM 200: Strategic Planning for Performance Management◾SPM 300: Measuring and Reporting Performance◾SPM 400: Evidence-Based Management

    • Walden university

      2016 - 2020
      Master of philosophy - mphil public policy and administration, public management and leadership specialization 3.4 a

      Activities and Societies: PhD Candidate; ICMA; Sigma Alpha Pi The National Society of Leadership and Success; Golden Key International Honor Society; Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society; ASPA; Doctoral Residency 2 - Virtual (Sep 23, 2017 to Oct 21, 2017); Doctoral Residency 3 - Orlando (Oct 26, 2017 to Oct 29, 2017); Doctoral Residency 4 - Virtual (Jan 27, 2019 - Feb 7, 2019); Doctoral Writing Intensive - Miami/Virtual (Jun 3, 2020 - Jun 7, 2020); Obtained a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Public Policy and Administration en route to my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University.Courses:PPPA 8405 Ethics and Social Justice PPPA 8431 Finance and Budgeting for the Public SectorPPPA 8465 Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and CoordinationPPPA 8111 Leadership and Organizational Change PPPA 8392 The Language of Leadership PPPA 8112 Governance and Public… Show more Obtained a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Public Policy and Administration en route to my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University.Courses:PPPA 8405 Ethics and Social Justice PPPA 8431 Finance and Budgeting for the Public SectorPPPA 8465 Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and CoordinationPPPA 8111 Leadership and Organizational Change PPPA 8392 The Language of Leadership PPPA 8112 Governance and Public PolicyPPPA 8115 Writing a Quality ProspectusRSCH 8110 Research Theory, Design, & MethodsRSCH 8210 Quantitative Reasoning and AnalysisRSCH 8310 Qualitative Reasoning and AnalysisRSCH 8350 Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and AnalysisPPPA 9000 Dissertation Show less

    • Eastern gateway community college

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      Associate of applied sciences (aas) - summa cum laude criminal justice/law enforcement administration 3.92 a

      Activities and Societies: American Federation for Government Employees (AFGE), Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Omicron Nu chapter, Golden Key International Honors Society (GK), Dean's List - Fall 2018 Semester, President's List - Fall 2019 Semester, Dean's List - Spring 2020 Semester, President's List - Summer 2020 Semester, Dean's List - Fall 2020 Semester, President's List - Spring 2021 Semester; The Criminal Justice Program has been developed into an interdisciplinary course of study merging the liberal arts and technical studies into a well-balanced curriculum. A degree in criminal justice provides a foundation for employment in the criminal justice field, for continuation to a four-year degree-granting institution, and serves as a basis for advanced studies.Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Golden Key, & Phi Theta Kappa Honors- Awarded AFGE Union College Credit Full… Show more The Criminal Justice Program has been developed into an interdisciplinary course of study merging the liberal arts and technical studies into a well-balanced curriculum. A degree in criminal justice provides a foundation for employment in the criminal justice field, for continuation to a four-year degree-granting institution, and serves as a basis for advanced studies.Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Golden Key, & Phi Theta Kappa Honors- Awarded AFGE Union College Credit Full Scholarship- Dean's List (Fall 2018, Spring 2020, & Fall 2020 Semesters)- President's List (Fall 2019, Summer 2020, & Spring 2021 Semesters)- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society (PTK)- Summa Cum Laude Academic Honors- Golden Key International Honors Society (GK)Courses:English CompositionStatisticsPersonal Computer ApplicationsAmerican GovernmentCriminologyLegal Research and WritingEthicsVictimologySociology Show less

    • York university

      2003 - 2008
      Honours bachelor of arts (ba (sp. hon)), specialized honours political science

      Activities and Societies: Celebrity Host for the JCA Boonoonoonos 2008 attended by Hon. Dalton McGuinty Premier of Ontario and the Hon. Howard Hampton, New Democratic Party Leader of Ontario, Deputy Returning Officer for the Canadian Federal Election 2008, Election Official for the Ontario Provincial Election 2007, College Liberal Party Club, Participated in the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 York University McLaughlin College Political science lecture series, and member of the York University Business and Society Club. My love for Government began here in my undergrad at York University. I stuided Canadian politics in a North American context; how our politics is effected by the U.S. and Mexico. I studied Aboriginal Politics, specifically Aboriginal Women rights in First Nation communities across the country. Graduated with Specialized Honours- Awarded 2003 York University Entrance Scholarship- Awarded 2003 Congress of Black Women Scholarship- Awarded 2007 York University Grant… Show more My love for Government began here in my undergrad at York University. I stuided Canadian politics in a North American context; how our politics is effected by the U.S. and Mexico. I studied Aboriginal Politics, specifically Aboriginal Women rights in First Nation communities across the country. Graduated with Specialized Honours- Awarded 2003 York University Entrance Scholarship- Awarded 2003 Congress of Black Women Scholarship- Awarded 2007 York University Grant Award- Recipient of 2006-2007 York University McLaughlin College Political Science Lecture Series Award- Recipient of 2007-2008 York University McLaughlin College Political Science Lecture Series Honours AwardCourses:POLS 1000 Introduction to PoliticsPOLS 2910 Canadian Democracy in a North American ContextPOLS 3110 Process of Urban Politics IPOLS 3125 The Political Economy of CanadaPOLS 3190 Public AdministrationPOLS 4115 The Political Economy of State FinancePOLS 4903 Canada North American Context Capstone Show less

    • Central state university

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      Bachelor of science (bsc) - summa cum laude criminal justice/law enforcement administration 3.93 a

      Activities and Societies: National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Omicron Nu chapter, Golden Key International Honors Society (GK), National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA), Academy for Criminal Justice Scholars (ACJS), Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society Kappa Tau Chapter (AKM), Dean's List - Fall 2022 Semester In-Class Honors Projects: Enron and Lessons for Society, Environmental Crimes Research Methods, and Senior Capstone Research Project. The major in Criminal Justice provides an overview of the criminal justice system, the causes of crime, and issues relating to social control. The program is structured around a core of courses that include topics in law enforcement, the judicial process, and the correctional system. It is a general overview of the components of the criminal justice system with the overall goal of exposing students to a wide variety of academic disciplines: business, political science, psychology, social work… Show more The major in Criminal Justice provides an overview of the criminal justice system, the causes of crime, and issues relating to social control. The program is structured around a core of courses that include topics in law enforcement, the judicial process, and the correctional system. It is a general overview of the components of the criminal justice system with the overall goal of exposing students to a wide variety of academic disciplines: business, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Honors College, & Alpha Kappa Mu HS- Awarded NTEU Union College Credit Full Scholarship- Golden Key International Honors Society (GK)- National Society for Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)- International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA)- Academy for Criminal Justice Scholars (ACJS)- Honors College- Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society Kappa Tau Chapter (AKM)Courses:English StatisticsCriminologyLegal Research and WritingEthicsVictimologySociology Show less

    • Florida international university

      2010 - 2011
      Master of science (msc) criminal justice, policy analysis 3.6 a

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honors Society, Pi Alpha Alpha Int'l Public Affairs and Administration Honors Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda Nat'l Leadership & Honors Society, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, FIU Student Government Association, FIU College Democrats, the FIU Student Alumni Association, the FIU Black Student Union, and the Caribbean Students Association. I studied the Criminal Justice system here in the United States. I learned about sentencing practices, historic rulings in Supreme Court, and legal problems currently within the justice system. I also took advance seminars in Criminal Law, Research Methods, and Data Analysis. I also received the opportunity to teach an undergraduate course called "Crime and the Media". Courses:•CCJ 6025 Theory in Administration of Justice•CCJ 6705 Research Methods in Criminal Justice•CCJ… Show more I studied the Criminal Justice system here in the United States. I learned about sentencing practices, historic rulings in Supreme Court, and legal problems currently within the justice system. I also took advance seminars in Criminal Law, Research Methods, and Data Analysis. I also received the opportunity to teach an undergraduate course called "Crime and the Media". Courses:•CCJ 6025 Theory in Administration of Justice•CCJ 6705 Research Methods in Criminal Justice•CCJ 6706 Data Analysis in Criminal Justice•CCJ 6676 Transnational Crime and National Security•CCJ 6485 Criminal Justice Policy Analysis•CCJ 5489 Ethics in Criminal Justice •CJL 5421 Legal Issues in Criminal Justice•CJL 5422 Advanced Seminar in Criminal Law•CCJ 6926 Supervised Teaching - Assisted in teaching "Crime in the Media" course Show less

    • Florida international university

      2010 - 2011
      Master of public administration (m.p.a.) public administration, public policy 3.6 a

      Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Int'l Public Affairs and Administration Honor Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda Nat'l Leadership & Honors Society, Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honors Society, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, FIU Student Government Association, National Association of Graduate-Professional Students, FIU College Democrats, the FIU Student Alumni Association, the FIU Black Student Union, and the Caribbean Students Association. Taking my love for Government and Administration to the next level. I studied Budgeting, Finance, Non-Profit Management, and the impact of IT on Government. I researched the effects of politics on administration and wrote papers on administering aid to Colombia.Courses:•PAD 6053 Political, Social & Economic Context of Public Administration•PAD 6306 Policy Analysis & Program Planning•PAD 6417 Human Resources Management & Policy•PAD 6227 Public Finance & the Budgetary… Show more Taking my love for Government and Administration to the next level. I studied Budgeting, Finance, Non-Profit Management, and the impact of IT on Government. I researched the effects of politics on administration and wrote papers on administering aid to Colombia.Courses:•PAD 6053 Political, Social & Economic Context of Public Administration•PAD 6306 Policy Analysis & Program Planning•PAD 6417 Human Resources Management & Policy•PAD 6227 Public Finance & the Budgetary Process•PAD 6434 Leadership & Decision Making•PAD 6436 Professionalism & Ethics•PAD 6710 IT & E-Management•PAD 6056 The Practice of Public ManagementThesis/Research Paper: Democratic Institutional Building Assistance to the National Government of Colombia - Request For ProposalI received FIU Medallion Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement for my community service. Show less

  • Experience

    • American society for public administration

      May 2014 - now
      Columnist
    • U.s. customs and border protection

      Oct 2021 - now
      Customs entry officer - entry specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Harvardx hks101a_4 u.s. public policy: social, economic, and foreign policies online certificate

      Harvard university
      Jun 2019
    • Harvardx hks101a_3 citizen politics in america public opinion, elections, interest groups, and media

      Harvard university
      Aug 2020
    • Harvardx hks101a_2 u.s. political institutions: congress, presidency, courts, and bureaucracy

      Harvard university
      May 2020
    • Golden key international honor society digital certification

      Golden key international honour society
      Mar 2022
    • Harvardx hks101a_1 american government: constitutional foundations online certificate

      Harvard university
      Feb 2019
    • Doctoral student researchers

      Citi program
      Jan 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Certificate of recognition

      Miami-dade democratic party
      Apr 2012
    • Lean six sigma white belt (lsswb)

      Management and strategy institute
      Feb 2018
    • Certificate of graduation

      Greater miami convention & visitors bureau
      May 2015
    • Business organizations and the law

      Rutgers university
      Aug 2014
    • Harvardx er22.1x justice online certificate

      Harvard university
      Jun 2018
    • Property, regulation and commercial paper

      Rutgers university
      Jan 2015
    • Lean six sigma yellow belt (lssyb)

      Florida international university - college of business
      Jan 2018
    • Emergency management preparedness

      Fema
      Jun 2014
    • Social science education

      Florida department of education
      May 2019
    • Certificate of commodation

      Us department of homeland security
      Jun 2014
    • Emergency preparedness for federal employees

      Fema
      May 2014
    • Contract law

      Rutgers university
      Dec 2014
    • Fema eeo employee course 2014

      Fema
      Jul 2014
    • Certificate of achievement

      U.s. department of homeland security
      May 2015
    • Ethics and the law graduate certificate

      Rutgers university
      Aug 2013
    • Fema performance management program

      Fema
      Jun 2014
    • Certificate of achievement

      Us department of homeland security
      Jan 2014
    • Basic workplace security awareness

      Fema
      Jul 2014
    • Intro and overview - homeland security geospatial concepts-of-operations (geoconops)

      Fema
      May 2014
    • Campaign academy certificate - democracy for america

      Democratic national committee
      Mar 2012
    • Active shooter - what you can do

      Fema
      Feb 2014
    • Excellence in civic engagement

      Florida international university
      Aug 2011
    • Introduction to law graduate certificate

      Rutgers university
      Oct 2013
    • Legal research and writing graduate certificate

      Rutgers university
      Dec 2013
    • Continuity of operations (coop) awareness course

      Fema
      Jul 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Lecturer - Alpha Phi Sigma 2010 Criminal Justice Symposium

      Issued by Florida International University on Jul 2010
      Florida International UniversityAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Relay For Life of Greater Heights on Feb 2011
      Relay For Life of Greater HeightsAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Lecturer - 2011 FIU LGBT Human Rights Symposium

      Issued by Florida International University on Jul 2011
      Florida International UniversityAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Program and Communications Board Committee Member

      Issued by American Society for Public Administration on Jul 2015
      American Society for Public AdministrationAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Member

      Issued by Beta Theta Pi on May 2011
      Beta Theta PiAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Heart and Stroke Foundation on Mar 1998
      Heart and Stroke FoundationAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Volunteer - Woodhill Park Retirement Village

      Issued by Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services on Feb 2002
      Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer ServicesAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Jul 2010
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on Nov 2010
      Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • GLBT Advocacy Committee and Task Force Member

      Issued by Florida International University on Jan 2011
      Florida International UniversityAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Committeman - Precinct 719

      Issued by Miami-Dade Democratic Party on Apr 2012
      Miami-Dade Democratic PartyAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Diversity Day Council - Member

      Issued by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Sept 2015
      Transportation Security Administration (TSA)Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Steward

      Issued by AFGE on Jun 2017
      AFGEAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Member - Group of Employee Morale (GEM)

      Issued by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Nov 2017
      Transportation Security Administration (TSA)Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
    • Scholarship Chairman

      Issued by Beta Theta Pi on May 2011
      Beta Theta PiAssociated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.