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- Staff
- Advisor to the President on Global Engagement for the Middle East and North Africa
- Office of University Affairs
- maen.areikat@asu.edu
- Staff
- Director, Federal Research Engagement
- Federal Research Engagement Office, Knowledge Enterprise
- Co-director, Center for Engagement & Training in Science & Society
- ira.bennett@asu.edu
- Staff
- Associate Researcher, Consortium for Science, Policy, and Outcomes
- School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- amanda.borth@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Faculty Associate
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- kathleen.bradish@asu.edu
- Staff
- Executive Administrative Support Specialist
- Office of University Affairs
- dillon.butler@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Executive Director, ASU Local Journalism Initiative
- Professor of Practice, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- nmcarrol@asu.edu
- Staff
- Executive Director, DC Programs
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- Andrea.Cayley@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
- bcd@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Professor of Practice
- Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- steve.crane@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Director, Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes
- Professor of Practice, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- arthur.daemmrich@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Faculty Associate
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- zamira.djabarova@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Weil Family Professor of Journalism
- Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- leonard.downie@asu.edu
- Staff
- Senior Program Coordinator, Democracy Programs
- McCain Institute
- luke.englebert@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Associate Director, Consortium for Science, Policy, and Outcomes
- Clinical Associate Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- Senior Global Futures Scholar, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
- Mahmud.Farooque@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Special Advisor to the President for Leadership Initiatives
- Co-founder, Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab
- Professor of Practice, Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Benjamin.Freakley@asu.edu
- Staff
- Program Coordinator, DC Programs
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- emily.garland@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Professor of Practice
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- David.Gelfand@asu.edu
- Staff
- Founder and Editor, Crime and Justice News
- The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- ted@crimejusticenews.com
- Staff
- Program Coordinator Sr.
- School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- ecgiles1@asu.edu
- Staff
- Senior Director, Communications and Strategic Engagement
- McCain Institute
- Amy.Grappone@asu.edu
- Staff
- Director, DC Career Services
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- robin.grieff@asu.edu
- Staff
- Program Coordinator, National Security and Counterterrorism Fellowship
- McCain Institute
- rachel.haskins@asu.edu
- Staff
- Systems Support Principal
- Executive Technology Support
- bryan.henderson@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Ida B. Wells Professor of Practice
- Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Staff
- Senior Director of Operations and Events, ASU Washington Center
- Executive Administration
- roxanne.ladd@asu.edu
- Staff
- Executive Director, Federal Research Engagement Office
- Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
- rachel.levinson@asu.edu
- Staff
- Managing Editor, ISSUES in Science and Technology
- ASU Media Enterprise
- jason.lloyd@asu.edu
- Staff
- Federal Research Engagement Manager
- Federal Research Engagement Office, Knowledge Enterprise
- moriah.locklear@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Professor of Practice, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- Senior Global Futures Scholar, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
- Senior Editor and Professor of Practice, ASU Media Enterprise
- lisa.margonelli@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Assistant Research Professor, School of Public Affairs, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
- Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
- nkmayber@asu.edu
- Staff
- Managing Director, Strategic Technology Initiatives
- Office of University Affairs
- kevin.e.mcginnis@asu.edu
- Staff
- Senior Coordinator, Convergence Lab
- Office of University Affairs
- Isabel.Migoya@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Director, Master of Arts degree in International Affairs and Leadership, School of Politics and Global Studies
- Director of Educational Programs, Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab
- Roderick.Moore@asu.edu
- Staff
- Senior Editor, ISSUES in Science and Technology
- ASU Media Enterprise
- megan.nicholson.1@asu.edu
- Staff
- Program Coordinator, Core Functions
- McCain Institute
- patrick.k.oconnor@asu.edu
- Staff
- Communication and Engagement Coordinator
- Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes
- Staff
- Communication and Engagement Coordinator, Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes
- School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- Jared.C.Owens@asu.edu
- Faculty
- ASU Ambassador-in-Residence
- Professor of Practice, The College
- Co-founder, Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab
- michael.polt@asu.edu
- Staff
- Podcast Producer, ISSUES in Science and Technology
- School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- kimberly.quach@asu.edu
- Staff
- Executive Director, Federal Relations
- Office of Government and Community Engagement
- whitney.riggs@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Professor of Practice, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
- bhaven.sampat@asu.edu
- Faculty
- University Advisor on Cyber Capabilities and Conflict Studies
- Professor of Practice, School of Politics and Global Studies
- Senior Fellow, Center on the Future of War
- robert.schmidle@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Professor of Practice, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
- Special Advisor to the President, Office of University Affairs
- jeffrey.selingo@asu.edu
- Faculty
- Managing Director and Professor
- Thunderbird School of Global Management
- landry.signe@thunderbird.asu.edu
- Staff
- Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
- McCain Institute
- margaret.a.stoner@asu.edu
- Staff
- Program Coordinator, Leadership Programs
- McCain Institute
- Staff
- Program Coordinator, Human Rights & Freedom Program
- McCain Institute
- charlie.williams@asu.edu
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- Program Manager, Washington, D.C.
- Thunderbird School of Global Management
- Haleigh.Wolfe@thunderbird.asu.edu
- Staff
- Program Manager, Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab
- School of Politics and Global Studies
- Ashley.A.Wright@asu.edu
In addition to faculty and staff based in Washington, D.C., many ASU faculty in Arizona are also actively engaged in Washington, D.C. through their research, scholarship and teaching.
These faculty and staff provide their expertise to federal and international agencies, lead federally-funded research for the national academies, contribute to the development of public policy, connect students to national leaders, lead nationwide education initiatives and much more. Read more about their work.
Temporary Work Space (Hoteling)
The ASU Barrett & O’Connor Washington Center features temporary work space (hoteling desks) for ASU faculty and staff visiting Washington, D.C.
Hoteling desks are located in a quiet office environment offering Wi-Fi, desktop computers, telephones, access to printers and copiers, as well as basic office supplies. 
More information on how to book a hoteling work space is available here.
Meeting and Event Space
Meeting and event space is available to all ASU faculty and staff for ASU-affiliated functions. Our conference rooms can accommodate groups up to 20 guests and feature video conferencing (including compatibility with Skype and Vidyo), audio conferencing, PowerPoint, Internet and cable TV capabilities.
The Event Pavilion, located on the eighth floor of our facility can accommodate seated functions to 60 and standing receptions to 100.
For more information on room capacities, pictures of the facility and hotel and catering recommendations, see hosting a meeting or event in Washington, D.C.
The University Technology Office has representatives on site to assist with all hoteling and meeting space technology needs.
To make a reservation for a hoteling desk or meeting space, please forward your request to:
eventsdc@asu.edu
Event Planning
Meeting and event-planning assistance is available for faculty and staff seeking to host functions in the Washington, D.C., area, either at ASU’s Barrett & O’Connor Washington Center or at an off-site location. Planning assistance may include:
- Venue identification
- Vendor acquisition and management, including catering, audio/visual, transportation, photography, videography, stage décor and signage.
- On-site production, including registration and stage management
For assistance, please contact:
Paolo Rivera
paolo.rivera@asu.edu
(202) 446-0398
Filming on Campus
Filming (which includes photo, motion picture, video recording, or written or spoken statements) requires advance approval by ASU and must comply with the ASU’s filming policy, unless the filming is for personal, noncommercial use.
More information about filming on campus can be found here.
ASU in Washington, D.C. Brochure
Download the ASU Washington DC Brochure
Office of Government and Community Engagement Support Services
The Office of Government and Community Engagement is available to assist ASU faculty and staff with questions related to the federal legislative process. Examples of support services include:
- Engaging Members of the Arizona Congressional Delegation on ASU business (letters of support for a grant, expedited visa processing, help with a federal agency, etc.)
- Submitting federal appropriations requests
- Reviewing legislative text
- Information about visiting the U.S. Capitol
Federal Research Agency Support Services
The Office of Knowledge Enterprise (KE) in Washington, D.C. helps advance ASU as a top-tier research university by increasing information flow between Arizona and Washington. KE staff in D.C. are a resource to ASU faculty and researchers when interfacing with federal agencies and can provide:
- Federal research agency profiles
- Best practices for interfacing with federal agencies and forming productive relationships
- Assistance preparing for a successful meeting with a federal sponsor
- Tips for preparing to host a sponsor site visit
KE may also be able to provide funding for travel to D.C. Learn more.
For assistance, please contact:
Rachel Levinson, Executive Director of National Research Initiatives
Office of Knowledge Enterprise
rachel.levinson@asu.edu
Future Tense Network
ASU faculty have the opportunity to express their ideas, share their research findings and engage with others interested in exploring emerging technologies and their transformative effects on society and public policy by participating in the dynamic Future Tense network. Faculty may write articles and blog posts for the Future Tense channel on Slate, and participate in Future Tense events in Washington, D.C. and around the country. Learn more.
For assistance, please contact:
Joey Eschrich
futuretense@asu.edu
(480) 727-8621
Getting There
Metro
The Barrett & O’Connor Washington Center is Metro accessible via Farragut West station – 18th Street exit (Blue, Orange and Silver Lines). Upon exiting the station, the facility will be on the corner behind you at 18th Street and I Street.
Farragut North station (Red Line) is also in walking distance – approximately three blocks walk.
Uber/Lyft/Taxi
Taxi cabs and rideshare options are readily available throughout Washington, DC and will be easy to access when departing from the Barrett & O’Connor Washington Center.
Parking
The Barrett & O'Connor Washington Center does not have on-site parking, and street parking is very limited in the Farragut Square neighborhood. If you cannot find a metered spot, the following local parking garages are recommended (please check directly with parking operator for updated hours and rates):
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Colonial Parking – 1775 I Street, NW
Open Monday thru Thursday, 6:30AM to 8:00PM
Friday, 6:30AM to 10:00PM -
Farragut Center Parking – 1725 I Street, NW
Open Monday thru Friday, 7:00AM to 10:00PM -
PMI – 1722 I Street, NW
Open Monday thru Friday, 7:00AM to 7:00PM -
Penn Parking – 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (access via 18th Street)
Open Monday thru Thursday, 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Friday and Saturday, 7:00AM to 11:00PM
Sunday, 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Nearby Hotels
ASU has negotiated reduced rates with two local hotels. Discounted rates are available, as hotel capacity and city activity allows, through the hyperlink below.
Hotel Lombardy (book your preferred ASU rate here)
2019 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
1-833-588-9465
Three blocks from the Washington Center.
Yours Truly DC (book your preferred ASU rate here)
1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-857-3910
15 min walk to the Washington Center.
For general inquiries about the ASU Washington Center:
Roxanne Ladd, Senior Director of Operations
ASU Washington Center
roxanne.ladd@asu.edu
(202) 446-0381
Individual contact information for all faculty and staff affiliated with ASU in Washington, D.C. is available in the Faculty and Staff section.