The purposes of the Keystone State Chapter are:
1) To facilitate the exchange of knowledge and results of experience among persons interested or engaged in the field of public administration
2) To encourage the collection, compilation and dissemination of information on matters relating to public administration
3) To encourage the improvement of the public service
4) To advance generally the science, processes and art of public administration
The Keystone State Chapter is a statewide organization that is a branch of the American Society for Public Administration. Our events are open to the public. Practitioners, faculty, and students in Pennsylvania are welcome to join our ASPA chapter.
Board of Directors (for calendar years 2026 and 2027)
Dr. Michele Tantardini, President, Penn State Harrisburg
Dr. Theodoros Arapis, President-Elect, Villanova University
Dr. Victor DeSantis, Past President, Millersville University
David Hines, Treasurer, City of Pittston
Dr. Christopher J. Schultz, Secretary, Kean University Ocean
Dave Margolis, Special Advisor to the Board, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Retired)
Aqsa Ali, Ph.D. Candidate, Penn State Harrisburg
Dr. Sabina Deitrick, University of Pittsburgh
Rebecca DeSantis-Randall, Millersville Borough
Dr. Angela Kline, West Chester University
Dr. Glenn McGuigan, Penn State Harrisburg
Dr. Pedro Robles, Penn State Lehigh Valley,
Dr. Seth Wright, Penn State Harrisburg
Dr. Triparna Vasavada, Penn State Harrisburg
Yeobin Yoon, Ph.D. Candidate, Penn State Harrisburg