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Mark Strand
Former Congressional Institute President and Adjunct Professor at GWU
Mark Strand is an experienced political professional and educator with a long career in legislative affairs. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Legislative Affairs at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management.1
Career Highlights
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Congressional Experience: Strand spent nearly 24 years working on Capitol Hill in both the House and Senate. He held various positions, including Chief of Staff to James Talent (R-MO), Staff Director of the House Committee on Small Business, and Chief of Staff for Representatives Bill Lowery (R-CA) and Stan Parris (R-VA).12
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Congressional Institute: From 2007 to 2023, Strand served as the President of the Congressional Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Members of Congress better serve their constituents and improving public understanding of the national legislature.14
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Academic Role: Since January 2011, Strand has been teaching at George Washington University as an Adjunct Professor of Legislative Affairs. He leads a weekly graduate course on Legislative Politics, covering the history and development of Congress, legislative decision-making, and procedural issues.1
Education and Expertise
Strand holds multiple degrees:
- Master's in Legislative Affairs from GWU's Graduate School of Political Management
- MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix
- Double major in Political Science and History from Excelsior College of the University of New York12
Additional Accomplishments
- Author: Co-authored the book "Surviving Inside Congress," which is widely used on Capitol Hill and in academic settings.12
- Harvard Fellow: Served as a 2017 Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Fellow.3
- Speaker and Consultant: Regularly speaks to organizations about congressional operations and provides management consulting to congressional offices.12
Mark Strand's extensive experience in legislative affairs, combined with his academic role, makes him a respected voice in understanding and explaining the workings of the U.S. Congress.
