Colbern's areas of expertise is in American politics, race, immigration, social movements, policy, federalism and citizenship.

Matthew Smoldt is a doctoral candidate specializing in the study of immigration and immigration policy.

Director of Public Policy for NAWBO Phx, co-author of bipartisan AZ legislation, entrepreneur & globally-ranked podcast host. Leverages policy expertise & business leadership to advance economic opportunity statewide.

Pedraza examines political attitude formation and political behavior among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States, and the consequences these portend for public policy.

Anastasia is a fourth-year PhD student. She serves the department as the Experimental Lab Coordinator. Her research interests include: women in politics, state politics, political behavior, and political methodology.

Jeff Davis is one of the Program Directors for Civic Education in the Center for American Civics. He is responsible for coordinating professional development events for K-12 teachers to support learning in American civics.

Stella Rouse is the director of the Hispanic Research Center and professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies. Her research examines how identities inform representation, political behavior, and participation.

Retired newspaper editor. Veteran of the Vietnam War. Elected public official in three separate communities. Small business owner.