Dr. Sharon Kioko, a nationally recognized public financial management scholar, is an Associate Professor at the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington. Dr. Kioko’s research has primarily focused on the financial condition of state and local governments, the relevance and significance of financial information in the capital markets, and the unintended impact of fiscal rules, such as balanced budget requirements and tax and expenditure limits, on the level and structure of government revenues, expenditures, and long-term obligations. This research has been published in top public administration journals, including Public Budgeting and Finance, Public Finance Review, National Tax Journal, and Journal of Public Administration Theory and Research.

In her teaching, Dr. Kioko prioritizes active student engagement and practical learning experiences to build financial leadership skills. Her courses cover a wide range of topics, including the fundamentals of public budgeting, cost analysis and cost accounting, financial reporting for public-sector organizations, and investment and debt management. By integrating real-world case studies, collaborative projects, and practical exercises, students develop the analytical skills, practical knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed as budget analysts, legislative analysts, or financial analysts in government; program managers in nonprofits; or risk analysts in municipal advisory firms.

Before joining the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, Dr. Kioko served as an Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs at the Maxwell School of Public Affairs at Syracuse University. She holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Nairobi (Kenya), as well as a Master of Public Administration and a Ph.D. in Public Affairs from Indiana University – Bloomington. Dr. Kioko is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-Kenya, inactive) and a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).