Leadership

Betsy Fischer Martin Executive Director, Women & Politics Institute and Executive in Residence SPA | Government

Betsy Fischer Martin is an Emmy-winning journalist and TV news executive. Currently she is Executive Director of AU School of Public Affairs' Women &…

Ìý fischerm@american.edu

Ìý (202) 885-6149

Karen O'Connor Jonathan N. Helfat Distinguished Professor of Political Science SPA | Government

Karen O’Connor is the Jonathan N. Helfat Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Â鶹´«Ã½, where she previously served as Chair of the Department of Government. She is an expert …

Ìý oconn@american.edu

Ìý (202) 885-6237

Staff


My-Lien Le Assistant Director, WPI SPA | Women and Politics Institute

My-Lien completed her M.A. in Comparative Politics of Gender & Development from Â鶹´«Ã½ in 2010. In 2008, My-Lien received her graduate certificate in Women, Policy & Political Leadership …

Ìý mylienle@american.edu

Ìý (202) 885-3103

Julie Russell PT Regular Women & Politics Institute SPA | Women and Politics Institute

Julie is an experienced consultant with a Master of Science Degree in Economics. She is skilled in communications, event management, fundraising, nonprofit organizations, project management, and strat…

Ìý jrussell@american.edu

Sydney Weiss Hourly Wages

Sydney Weiss is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Political Science with a concentration in Â鶹´«Ã½ Government. Her research interests include social activism and mental health…

Ìý sw3721a@american.edu

Student Staff


Evyn Anderson

Evyn is a PhD student at Â鶹´«Ã½ with a concentration in Â鶹´«Ã½ Politics.Ìý She is interested in gender equity and specifically how gender equity at home impacts parity in larger social, …

Ìý ea9328a@american.edu

Keaton Crouch

Keaton is pursuing her master’s in Political Communication at Â鶹´«Ã½. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and minors in Politica…

Ìý kc8159a@american.edu

Taras Struk

In 2021, Taras started his career in Kyiv-based international communication consultancy firm focusing on international event management, strategic communications, and government relations. In 2024 aft…

Ìý ts5756a@american.edu