Lara Brown

Lara M. Brown, Ph.D., is an accomplished political scientist and director of The Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) at The George Washington University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her M.A. in Political Science from the University of Arizona. Prior to joining GSPM, she was an Assistant Professor at Villanova University and a Visiting Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She has also served as a consultant in Strategic Planning & Education Policy and as the Coordinator of Corporate Outreach at the U.S. Department of Education.

Dr. Brown's expertise lies in studying American politics, focusing on topics such as presidential aspirants, political parties, congressional scandals, and national elections. Her research findings have been published in several scholarly articles and books. Dr. Brown's contributions to the field of political science earned her numerous leadership roles, including Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at George Washington University, Interim Director and later, Director of GSPM.

Dr. Brown is widely recognized for her professionalism, dedication, and commitment to political science education. She continues to publish and engage in academic endeavors while leading The Graduate School of Political Management.