David Bagby

David Bagby is the Director of Government Affairs at Princeton University, a position he assumed in April 2024.1 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

• Prior to joining Princeton, Bagby served as the Director of Federal Relations for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.12
• He has nearly 14 years of experience working on Capitol Hill.12
• During his time in Congress, Bagby served four Members of the U.S. House of Representatives as either Legislative Director or Deputy Chief of Staff.1
• He staffed Members on several important committees, including:
  • House Education and the Workforce Committee
  • House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  • House Appropriations Committee1

Education

David Bagby holds multiple advanced degrees:

• Honors A.B. in Political Science from Rollins College
• M.Phil. in Comparative Social Policy from the University of Oxford
• J.D. from the George Washington University Law School13

Current Role

As Director of Government Affairs at Princeton University, Bagby's responsibilities likely include:

• Advocating for Princeton before Congress, Congressional staff, and Executive Branch officials
• Briefing Princeton administrators and faculty on policy developments in Washington D.C.
• Collaborating with other higher education institutions on shared policy priorities
• Connecting Princeton faculty, administrators, and students with policymakers
• Coordinating outreach to Princeton alumni working in key policy positions in Washington, D.C.1

David Bagby can be contacted at [email protected] for matters related to his role at Princeton University.1