My name is Christopher Tyler Burks. You can call me Chris.

I am an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. I teach courses in the public administration, nonprofit management, and political science programs. Recent courses include urban management, organizational theory, leadership, ethics, public management, and policy analysis with quantitative and qualitative methods.

I hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in public administration and policy from American University in Washington, D.C. and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from University of Alabama at Birmingham.

I founded Urban Analysis to support public and nonprofit organizations. I am proud of my work in Birmingham where I advanced the city’s transportation policy agenda with City Councilor Darrell O’Quinn.

I serve on the board of Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform, on the alumni board of UAB College of Arts and Sciences, and as the past president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration.

I love cities and learning from their histories, cultures, and institutions. I have explored the design and land use of 121 metropolises in 22 countries on 5 continents and 5 islands—people and places across the global diversity of social, political, and economic development. Transportation systems have been a focus in my case studies; cities live and die by the capacity, accessibility, and variety of their mobility assets.

I spark engaging communication and research application. Skilled in public speaking and writing for decision makers with policy analysis, data visualization, and strategic planning.

I want to grow the public wealth of our cities and build up our civic institutions so that we can better meet the people's needs and promote the common good.