Travis Ruddle

Travis Ruddle, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at Brigham Young University's Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics. His research focuses on issues within public and nonprofit management including citizens' experiences, crises and scandals, and ethical and moral behavior in organizations. Dr. Ruddle's recent work includes The Totality of Allegiance: Inside the Hearts and Minds of Trump Supporters (2024), which provides a deep exploration into political allegiance and its impact on...See more

Travis Ruddle, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at Brigham Young University's Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics. His research focuses on issues within public and nonprofit management including citizens' experiences, crises and scandals, and ethical and moral behavior in organizations. Dr. Ruddle's recent work includes The Totality of Allegiance: Inside the Hearts and Minds of Trump Supporters (2024), which provides a deep exploration into political allegiance and its impact on critical thinking. Dr. Ruddle earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma, where he also received his MPA and B.A. in Political Science. His teaching centers on leadership in public administration, nonprofit management, local government, and social impact. See less