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Faculty and Staff Directory

Ava Abramowitz
  • Faculty
  • Faculty Associate
  • Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Kristen Leanderson Abrams
Maen Areikat
  • Staff
  • Advisor to the President on Global Engagement for the Middle East and North Africa
  • Office of University Affairs
  • maen.areikat@asu.edu
Caitlin Battey
  • Staff
  • Special Projects Manager and Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • caitlin.battey@asu.edu
Ira Bennett
  • Staff
  • Director, Federal Research Engagement
  • Federal Research Engagement Office, Knowledge Enterprise
  • Co-director, Center for Engagement & Training in Science & Society
  • ira.bennett@asu.edu
Jennifer Betancur
  • Staff
  • Program Manager, Executive Master of Arts degree in Global Affairs and Management
  • Thunderbird School of Global Management 
  • jennifer.betancur@asu.edu
Torie Bosch
  • Staff
  • Editor, Future Tense
  • Lecturer and Editor in Residence, Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communcation
  • torie.bosch@asu.edu
Ashleigh Bowers
  • Staff
  • Program Manager, Preventing Targeted Violence
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • ashleigh.bowers@asu.edu
Dillon Butler
Andrea Cayley
Ilan Chabay
Robert Cook-Deegan
  • Faculty
  • Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
  • Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
  • bcd@asu.edu
Steve Crane
  • Faculty
  • Professor of Practice
  • Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
  • steve.crane@asu.edu
Arthur Daemmrich
  • Faculty
  • Director, Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes
  • Professor of Practice, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
  • arthur.daemmrich@asu.edu
Cole Davis
Len Downie
  • Faculty
  • Weil Family Professor of Journalism
  • Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication 
  • leonard.downie@asu.edu
Obi Ekweonu
Luke Englebert
  • Staff
  • Program Coordinator, Human Rights & Democracy Programs
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • luke.englebert@asu.edu
Joey Eschrich
  • Staff
  • Managing Editor
  • Center for Science and the Imagination
  • jpe@asu.edu
Paul Fagan
  • Staff
  • Director, Human Rights and Democracy Programs
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • paul.fagan@asu.edu
Dr. Evelyn Farkas
Mahmud Farooque
  • 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
Ann Florini
  • Faculty
  • Clinical Professor, Executive Master of Arts degree in Global Affairs and Management, Thunderbird School of Global Management
  • Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
  • Ann.Florini@thunderbird.asu.edu
Lt. Gen. Benjamin Freakley
  • Staff
  • Special Advisor to the President for Leadership Initiatives
  • Executive Director, ASU Decision Theater Network
  • Co-founder, Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab
  • Benjamin.Freakley@asu.edu
May Gao
  • Staff
  • Office Manager & HR Liaison
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • Xiaoyun.Gao@asu.edu
David Gartner
Betsy Gehring
David Gelfand
Ted Gest
Amy Grappone
  • Staff
  • Senior Director, Communications and Strategic Engagement
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • Amy.Grappone@asu.edu
Rachel Haskins
  • Staff
  • Program Coordinator, National Security and Counterterrorism Fellowship
  • McCain Institute for International Leadeship
  • rachel.haskins@asu.edu
William Heidt
Bryan Henderson
Jim Hepburn
Nicole Hinshaw
  • Staff
  • Program Coordinator, Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab
  • Office of University Affairs
  • Nicole.Hinshaw@asu.edu
Derrick Holmes
Erin Hreha-Purdon
  • Staff
  • Program Coordinator, DC Programs
  • Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
  • ehreha@asu.edu
Rachel Hunkler
  • Staff
  • Senior Program Manager, Preventing Targeted Violence
  • McCain Institute for International Leadeship
  • rachel.hunkler@asu.edu
David Johnson
Orde Kittrie
Roxanne Ladd
  • Staff
  • Senior Director of Operations and Events, ASU Washington Center
  • Executive Administration
  • roxanne.ladd@asu.edu
Christian Levesque
Rachel Levinson
  • Staff
  • Executive Director, National Research Initiatives, Knowledge Enterprise
  • Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
  • rachel.levinson@asu.edu
Jason Lloyd
  • Staff
  • Managing Editor, ISSUES in Science and Technology
  • Consortium for Science, Policy, and Outcomes
  • jason.lloyd@asu.edu
Dr. Moriah Locklear
  • Staff
  • Federal Research Engagement Manager
  • Federal Research Engagement Office, Knowledge Enterprise
  • moriah.locklear@asu.edu
Lisa Margonelli
  • 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
Andrés Martinez
  • Faculty
  • Editorial Director, Future Tense 
  • Professor of Practice, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Special Advisor to the President, Office of University Affairs
  • andres.m@asu.edu
Nicole Mayberry
  • 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
Patrick McCann
Staci McDermott
Victoria McDonald
Isabel Migoya Iriso
Roderick Moore
  • 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
Scott Nemeth
  • Staff
  • Senior Program Manager, Global Leadership Programs
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • Scott.Nemeth@asu.edu
Jared Owens
  • Staff
  • Communication and Engagement Coordinator, Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes
  • School for the Future of Innovation in Society
  • Jared.C.Owens@asu.edu
Sara Perry
Michael Polt
  • Faculty
  • ASU Ambassador-in-Residence
  • Professor of Practice, The College
  • Co-founder, Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab
  • michael.polt@asu.edu
Susan Powell
  • Staff
  • Program Coordinator, Combatting Human Trafficking 
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • susan.powell@asu.edu
Kimberly Quach
  • Staff
  • Program Coordinator, Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes
  • Podcast Producer, ISSUES in Science and Technology
  • School for the Future of Innovation in Society
  • kimberly.quach@asu.edu
Whitney Riggs
  • Staff
  • Executive Director, Federal Relations
  • Office of Government and Community Engagement
  • whitney.riggs@asu.edu
Paolo Rivera
Holly Rockingham
Neil Saul
  • Staff
  • Senior Program Coordinator, Preventing Targeted Violence
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • Neil.Saul@asu.edu
David Scheffer
Robert Schmidle
  • 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

 
Jeffrey Selingo
  • Faculty
  • Professor of Practice, College of Public Service and Community Solutions
  • Special Advisor to the President, Office of University Affairs
  • jeffrey.selingo@asu.edu
Sarah Shoer
Landry Signe
Margaret Stoner
Kelsey Syms
  • Staff
  • Program Manager, Combatting Human Trafficking
  • McCain Institute for International Leadership
  • kelsey.syms@asu.edu
Anna Voloshin
Nikita Williams
Ashley Wright
  • Staff
  • Senior Program Coodinator, 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.

 

Resources and Services for Faculty and Staff

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 availablePDF icon 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  PDF icon 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

 

Visitor Information

Arizona State University Barbara Barrett and Sandra Day O’Connor Washington Center

Address
1800 I Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

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):

  • 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.

 

Contact Us

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.

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