Ana-Maria Dimand, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration in the School of Public Service, at Boise State University and a Global Research Affiliate with the Sustainable Purchasing Research Initiative at Arizona State University. She completed her Ph.D. in Public Affairs and a Graduate Certificate in Public Finance, Procurement, and Contract Management, at Florida International University, Miami. Prior to her graduate studies, she served as a legal advisor for a central government organization in Bucharest, Romania, specializing in public procurement. Her research centers on public management and policy, particularly addressing government contracting, collaborative governance, innovation, and sustainability issues.