Katherine Ngaruiya
Asst Teaching Professor
School of Public and International Affairs
James B Hunt Jr Centennial Campus Library NA
kngarui@ncsu.eduBio
Dr. Katherine “Kat” Ngaruiya is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the interdisciplinary Nonprofit Studies minor. With roots in both Kenya and the United States, Dr. Ngaruiya brings a unique global perspective to nonprofit management and social impact education. Her background bridges the nonprofit sector and academia, allowing her to infuse her teaching with practical insights from fundraising, program evaluation, and strategic planning.
Dr. Ngaruiya is deeply passionate about teaching and serving communities, with a focus on equity issues in education, immigration, healthcare, and the justice system. Her approach enables students to gain a comprehensive understanding of nonprofit management while developing practical skills to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Education
Ph.D. Public Administration North Carolina State University 2019
M.A. Counseling Psychology University of Nebraska- Lincoln 2007
B.A. Sociology and Women's Studies University of Nebraska- Lincoln 2005
Publications
- At the Annex of Service and Higher Education A Multidisciplinary Assessment of the Role of Service Learning , JOURNAL OF NONPROFIT EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP (2020)
- Public Service Motivation and Sense of Community Responsibility: Comparing Two Motivational Constructs in Understanding Leadership Within Community Collaboratives , JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH AND THEORY (2016)
- Public Service Motivation and Institutional-Occupational Motivations Among Undergraduate Students and ROTC Cadets , PUBLIC PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (2014)
- An Exploratory Study of Public Service Motivation and the Institutional-Occupational Model of the Military , ARMED FORCES & SOCIETY (2013)