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Nicha Pankaew
Nicha Pankaew, DPA (2022 Cohort)
Doctor of Public Administration

Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand

Undergraduate Institution and Major: Thammasat University, Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

Graduate institution and Major: University of Texas at San Antonio, Master of Public Administration

Bio: I have developed a deep interest in the Public Administration field since high school. With this sense of direction, I was able to earn my bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Public Administration from Thammasat University and the University of Texas at San Antonio

Relevant experience:

  • Public sector (June 2016 – January 2020)
  • Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (2019-2020)
    • Position: Plan and Policy Analyst
  • Ministry of transport (2018 – 2019)
    • Position: Plan and Policy Analyst
  • Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (2016 –2018)
    • Position: Public Service Officer Private sector (December 16th, 2013 – December 2015)                 
  • Air Asia (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) (2014-2015)                                                      
    • Position: Advance Crew Controller (Operation Department)
  • Kasikorn Bank (Bangkok, Thailand) (2013-2014)                    
    • Position: In-house Training Specialist (Human Resource Development)
  • Exxon Mobil (Thailand) Company limited (2010- 2011)                                   
    • Position: Vendor Master Assistant [section Payables Center]  

Research interests: Public administration, Data Modeling & Analytics                                               

Honors and Awards: Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA), the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration (2012)           

Volunteer activities: Administrative Intern, Food Policy Council of San Antonio (April  - August 2012)