Dissertation: "Examining the Wisconsin lean government initiative"

Hometown: Cape Coast, Ghana 

Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Montana, Missoula. Bachelor’s in Public Administration 

Graduate Institution and Major: Minnesota State University, Mankato. Master’s Degree in Public Administration 

Bio: Kofi Abaidoo is a member of the 2013 cohort. He is currently a Program Manager for Quality Improvement with Rock County in Wisconsin. In his role, he oversees change management, program evaluation, and performance measurement efforts within the biggest department in the county. In the past, he held positions such as a program & policy analyst, technical training specialist, and business manager. He has worked in higher education, the private sector and currently in government where his passion lies.  

Research Interests: Public administration, policy analysis, program evaluation, performance management, Lean Six Sigma, organizational culture. 

Honors and Awards: 

2021: First Place (Area Level) – Toastmasters International Speech Contest; Milwaukee 

2021: First Place (Division Level) - Toastmasters International Speech Contest; Milwaukee 

2020: Second Place (Area Level) - Toastmasters International Speech Contest; Milwaukee 

2019: First Place (Area Level) - Toastmasters International Speech Contest; Milwaukee 

2019: Second Place (Division Level) - Toastmasters International Speech Contest; Milwaukee 

2018: First Place (Area Level) - Toastmasters International Speech Contest; Milwaukee 

2016: First Place (Area Level) - Toastmasters International Speech Contest; Springfield, IL 

2016: Second Place (Division Level) - Toastmasters International Speech Contest; Springfield, IL 

Professional Affiliations: American Society of Public Administration, Toastmasters International, Milwaukee Urban League 

Email: drkofispeaks@gmail.com