Mike Gutierrez
Teaching Associate Professor
Specialities: Public Administration and Emergency Management
Biography
Mike Gutierrez is a Teaching Associate Professor for the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He specializes in public administration and emergency management, bringing a “pracademic” perspective that bridges theory and real-world applications. His professional experience spans local, state, and federal government, including roles as a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) caseworker, law enforcement officer, and president of both a municipal development district and a planning and zoning commission. As a U.S. Army veteran and former Army Ranger, Gutierrez integrates leadership and service into his academic work.
He has previously taught at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Nova Southeastern University, and Lamar University. Gutierrez earned his B.A.A.S., M.P.A., and Ph.D. from the University of North Texas.
Education
- General Studies, Criminal Justice, Columbia College of Missouri
- B.A.A.S., Emergency Management, University of North Texas
- M.P.A., Public Administration, University of North Texas
- Ph.D., Public Administration and Management, University of North Texas
Publications
The Distributed Functions of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Assessing Surge Capacity for a Mass Casualty Incident in Hospitals in the United States Perspectives