Morgan Woodle, Ph.D.

Research Associate
Research Institute for Social Equity

EXPERTISE

• Social Equity
• Public Opinion
• Program Evaluation

BIOGRAPHY 

Morgan Woodle, PhD, serves as a research associate of RISE. His research centers on public administration and management, with an emphasis on social equity, bureaucratic discretion, and the influence of public opinion on administrative decision-making. He is particularly interested in how political dynamics and institutional constraints shape the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public organizations. His work utilizes a mixed-methods approach that includes survey experiments, interviews, and content analysis. Dr. Woodle’s work examines the intricate relationship between citizens and the administrative state, particularly in contexts where social equity policies encounter political opposition.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Oklahoma (2025)

M.A. in Political Science, University of Oklahoma (2022)

B.S. in Political Science, Florida Southern College (2019)