Christopher Tyler Burks
Christopher Tyler Burks (born May 17, 1987 in Chattanooga, Tennessee) is a visiting professor of political science at Samford University. Burks serves as president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration and as vice president of the Five Points South neighborhood. Burks also serves on the University of Alabama at Birmingham Young Alumni Council.
Burks is the founder of Urban Analysis, a management consulting business. He worked as a consultant and public policy analyst for Birmingham City Councilor Darrell O'Quinn on several transportation projects such as writing the technical specifications for the public ridesharing service Birmingham On-Demand from 2018-2019.
Burks is completing a 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 grew up in Homewood, graduating from Homewood High School in 2005.
Burks is active in 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 in 2021. Chris advised Darrell O'Quinn on the City Center Master Plan Steering Committee, and he served on the Southside Community Framework Plan Implementation Committee. Chris 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.
Burks has lived in the Five Points South neighborhood since 2013 with his wife Dr. Elizabeth Baker.
References
- Gann, H. (April 30, 2023) "Finding the way to equitable and sustainable development" The Birmingham Lede
- Gann, H. (May 12, 2023) "New Five Points South neighborhood VP Christopher Burks wants to focus on ‘true democracy’" AL.com
- Burks, C.T. (Dec 21, 2022) "Is metro Birmingham ready for regional governance?" ComebackTown.com
External links
- Christopher Tyler Burks personal website
- Christopher Tyler Burks Founder of Urban Analysis
- Christopher Tyler Burks PhD Candidate and Adjunct Instructor at American University
- Christopher Tyler Burks at Linkedin.com
- Christopher Tyler Burks at Twitter.com