Scott Edwards

Scott Edwards is a Senior Adviser at Amnesty International and a professional lecturer at GWU's Elliot School with a vast background in political science, humanitarian crises, conflict studies, and international affairs.

He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and Government from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Master's of Arts in International Relations and Affairs with a focus on Africa from the same institution, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science & International Affairs from Florida State University.

Throughout his career, Scott has held various roles including Managing Director of Crisis Prevention and Response, Policy and Advocacy Director, and Program Director at Amnesty International USA. He has also served as a Visiting Professional at the International Criminal Court, working in the Investigations Division.

Additionally, he has been involved in roles such as Senior Researcher and Grants Manager at The Center for Democracy and Human Rights in Saudi Arabia, interim Government Relations Director for Africa, and Country Specialist and Coordinator for Sudan at Amnesty International USA. Scott has also worked as a Gender Projects Manager at Coordinated Effort for Reporting Rights Violations.