Joshua-Paul Miles // Diederich College of Communication // Marquette University

Assistant Professor of Organizational and Corporate Communication

Affiliated Faculty - Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute

Education

Ph.D., Northwestern University
M.A., Northwestern University
B.A., Marquette University

Courses Taught

CMST 3200 - Organizational Communication

CMST 5600 - Communication Consulting

COMM 6002 - Graduate Research Methods

COMM 6957 - Proseminar in Relationships

Research Interests

Dr. Joshua-Paul Miles, Ph.D., conducts research that integrates network science with social service systems, grounded in an interdisciplinary approach that centers on communication. His work explores how organizations—including nonprofits, corporate entities, and government agencies—collaborate within networks to address complex societal challenges. By examining critical dimensions such as decision-making, information sharing, and resource allocation, Dr. Miles' research sheds light on the mechanisms that drive network effectiveness and resilience. His insights contribute both to advancing theoretical frameworks and developing practical strategies for improving networks' impact on communities.

Dr. Miles is deeply committed to fostering community-driven solutions that generate meaningful social impact. Employing a mixed-methods approach that combines computational analyses with qualitative techniques, he explores how interorganizational networks are designed and how they adapt to emerging social and organizational challenges. His interdisciplinary focus enables him to significantly contribute to various fields, including public administration, social work, community studies, and management science. By highlighting the critical roles of people, technology, and collaboration, Dr. Miles’ work offers a comprehensive roadmap for leveraging cross-sector partnerships to create sustainable, equitable outcomes for stakeholders.

Professional Affiliations

Academy of Management
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action
National Communication Association

Publications

Miles, J.-P., Boyer, A., & Shumate, M. (2022). Empowering Practices in Education-Focused Coalitions: An Examination using Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis. Community Development Journal.

Shumate, M., Dougherty, S., Miles, J.-P., Boyer, A. M., Wang, R., Gibson, Z., & Cooper, K. (2023). Network Effectiveness in Context. Journal of Public Administration and Research and Theory.

Gibson, Z., Escallon-Barrios, M., Miles, J.-P., Annis, C., Carboni, J., Smilowitz, K., & Cantor, G. (2022). Beyond Network Effectiveness: The Case for Network Efficiency and Accuracy. Institute for Policy Research.

Carboni, J., Annis , C., Armstrong , N., Cantor , G., Escallon-Barrios, M., Gibson, Z., Miles, J.-P., & Shumate , M. (2022). (rep.). Collaborative Networks: The Next Frontier in Data-Driven Management (pp. 1–49). Washington, DC: IBM Center for the Business of Government.