Christopher Tyler Burks

Christopher Tyler Burks

Christopher Tyler Burks (also known as Chris Burks; born in 1987) is an urban policy scholar, professor, and consultant in Birmingham.

Burks is an incoming visiting professor of political science in the Howard College of Arts & Sciences at Samford University. His research focuses on regional governance in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area, and he teaches courses in American politics, law, policy, and administration.

Burks serves as president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and as vice president of the Five Points South neighborhood association. He also serves on the Young Alumni Council of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

Burks is the founder of Urban Analysis, a management consulting firm in Birmingham. He worked as a consultant and public policy analyst for Birmingham City Councilor Darrell O'Quinn on several transportation projects from 2018-2019 such as writing the request for proposals (RFP) for the public ridesharing service Birmingham On-Demand.

Burks is completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in public administration and policy at American University in Washington, D.C. Previously, he graduated from UAB with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in 2018, and from Florida College with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in 2009. Burks graduated from Homewood High School in 2005.

Burks is active in community service and civic engagement. In addition to his current roles, he previously served on the board of directors for the UAB MPA Alumni Society from 2018-2020 and on the MPA Advisory Board supporting reaccreditation with the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) in 2021. Burks advised the 2019 City Center Master Plan Steering Committee, and he served on the Southside Community Framework Plan Implementation Committee. Burks served on Mayor Randall Woodfin's Transition Team on Transparency & Efficient Government in 2018, and on Mayor William Bell's Task Force on Preserving Dynamic & Diverse Neighborhoods in 2017. Burks is a member of the YMBC Civic Forum, Birmingham Historical Society, Alabama Rivers Alliance, Alabama Arise, and the Alabama Chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Burks has lived in the Five Points South neighborhood since 2013 with his wife Dr. Elizabeth Baker.

References

• Gann, H. & Burks, C.T. (May 12, 2023) "New Five Points South neighborhood VP Christopher Burks wants to focus on ‘true democracy’" AL.com
• Gann, H. & Burks, C.T. (April 30, 2023) "Finding the way to equitable and sustainable development" The Birmingham Lede
• Burks, C.T. (Dec 21, 2022) "Is metro Birmingham ready for regional governance?" ComebackTown.com
• Burks, C.T. (Oct 11, 2022) "Preparing undergraduate students for public service" Journal of Public Affairs Education

External links

• Christopher Tyler Burks Urban policy scholar
• Christopher Tyler Burks Founder of Urban Analysis
• Christopher Tyler Burks Charles Levine Doctoral Research Fellow at American University
• Christopher Tyler Burks President of Alabama Chapter of American Society for Public Administration
• Christopher Tyler Burks Vice President of Five Points South Neighborhood Association
• Christopher Tyler Burks LinkedIn
• Christopher Tyler Burks Twitter