Dean, School of Public Affairs

Dean of the School of Public Affairs at American University, Dr. Barbara Romzek is recognized for her expertise in the area of public management and accountability with emphases on government reform, contracting, and network service delivery. Her res... [More]

Information Technology Services Manager

Staff Assistant

Michael Baney is the Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Justice, Law, and Society. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the School of Public Affairs and is an M.A. candidate in the School of International Service.

Senior Administrative Assistant

David Baratta serves as the senior administrative assistant in the Department of Public Administration and Policy in the School of Public Affairs and assists with the budget, event planning, and data collecting for the department. He also acts as the... [More]

Administrative Assistant

Marketing & Recruiting Manager

Amy earned her BA in Marketing Communication with a focus on Public Relations from Columbia College in Chicago. Prior to working at AU, Amy worked as a Corporate Recruiter for GEICO Insurance in Washington, D.C.

Associate Director, Key Executive Leadership Program

Senior Budget Coordinator

Financial Operations Manager

William (Bill) graduated from the School of Public Affairs' Master of Public Administration program in 2007 and, after working for the Federal Government, returned to SPA as Budget Coordinator in 2010.  In 2011, Bill was promoted to Financial Operati... [More]

Administrative Assistant

Anna Carpo-Castro is from Manila, Philippines and graduated from Assumption College with a Bachelor's Degree in English and Mass Communications.

Director of Communications

Jackie is responsible for the overall communications strategy for the School of Public Affairs including efforts in web, events, publications, new media and special projects. Prior to AU, she was chief of public affairs at The Smithsonian Associates,... [More]

Administrative Assistant

Ottavia Barone Criss joined the SPA’s Key Executive Leadership MPA Program staff in spring 2012. She provides support to students and faculty for the various certificate programs that Key Program offers. Ottavia began her career in higher education ... [More]

Special Assistant to the Dean

Coaching Administrator

Certificate Program Coordinator

Raeseh Et’Tawil is a program coordinator with the Key Executive Leadership Certificate Program. In her role, she provides academic support and career counseling to executive students in the non-profit and public sectors. Raeseh previously served as a... [More]

Undergraduate Programs Coordinator

As Student and Academic Affairs Coordinator, Sara is available to answer questions about undergraduate academic programs in the School of Public Affairs. She hosts events for prospective and current students such as the Annual SPA Undergraduate Resea... [More]

Administrative Assistant

Assistant Director, Key Executive Leadership Programs

Sophie Idilbi is the Assistant Director for the key Executive Leadership programs; she joined the Key staff in the fall of 2007 as an advisor for the Key Executive Leadership Certificate Programs.

Staff Assistant

Denise Johnson is the Staff Assistant with the American University Master of Science in Organization Development (AU MSOD) program; she joined the program in the summer of 2006. In her role, she manages and provides logistical support to the Director... [More]

Advisement Specialist

Assistant Director, WPI

My-Lien completed her M.A. in Comparative Politics of Gender & Development from American University in 2010. In 2008, My-Lien received her graduate certificate in Women, Policy & Political Leadership (WPPL) from the Women & Politics Institute. She co... [More]

Academic Counselor

Matthew G. Le Brasseur, who counsels undergraduate students with last names from G-N, joined the School of Public Affairs in April of 2013. Prior to that, Matthew served as a Resident Director for McDowell, Leonard, and Centennial Halls. Before joini... [More]

Recruitment Specialist

Rebecca Lehner is the Recruitment Specialist for the American University Master of Science in Organization Development (AU MSOD) program. After an early interest in event management, Rebecca developed a passion for the field of OD while working for s... [More]

Assistant Dean of Marketing, Admissions and Outreach

Director of Development-SPA

Dan Mackeben has served as Director of Development for the School of Public Affairs since 2007. Prior to joining AU, he served as Director of External Relations for the School of Management at George Mason University (Virginia) and Director of Colleg... [More]

Director of Graduate Admissions - SPA

A long-time employee of American University, Brenda Manley is currently Director of Graduate Admissions in the School of Public Affairs. She has also served as an education specialist and academic adviser at American and taught courses in diversity m... [More]

Program Manager, PPIA

The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is a national not-for-profit that has been supporting efforts to increase diversity in public service for over 30 years. Thanks to a partnership with American University, the PPIA National Of... [More]

Budget Specialist

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Academic Counselor

Janet Nagler has been an Academic Counselor at American University since 1981, when she began advising adult and nondegree students, both graduate and undergraduate in the (former) Continuing Education Advising Center. In 2000 she transferred to the ... [More]

Web Communications Manager

Previously, Will served as the web content manager for Lake Forest College, where he was also editor-in-chief of the alumni magazine. In addition, Will has reported and served as a copy editor and production coordinator for the Miami Herald. An Engli... [More]

Senior Administrative Assistant

The senior administrative assistant at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies assists director with research projects, press, and publications. In addition, the SAA organizes all Center events and coordinates faculty teaching schedul... [More]

Faculty Affairs Coordinator

Anne is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Douglass College. She spent much of her childhood in Germany, but has lived most of her adult life in the DC area. Her interests include foreign travel, classical music, gardening, and cycling. Her husband is a hi... [More]

Staff Assistant

Nicole Siegel is the Assistant to the Chair in the Department of Government.

Academic Counselor

Ms. Spicer has been an academic counselor in SPA's Department of Justice, Law and Society since 1989. Prior to that she worked in AU's University Publications and Printing Office, the Washington College of Law, and the Registrar's Office. Ms. Spicer ... [More]

Academic Program Coordinator

Jennifer Tether is the Academic Program Coordinator for the Key Executive Leadership Programs. Prior to joining the SPA team, Jennifer served as the Programs Manager for the Libya Diplomatic Training Program and UAE Diplomatic Training Program for th... [More]

Advisement Specialist

Corrine joined the Key staff in the fall of 2007 as an advisor for the Key Executive Leadership MPA Program. She manages the educational experience of all Key MPA cohorts, serving as the students' main liaison to the university.

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Eden Waller joined the Department of Public Administration and Policy in August of 2012 as the Department's Administrative Assistant. She assists the Department's chair, faculty, staff and students. She also assists in maintaining the department's ad... [More]

Academic Counselor

Briana Weadock counsels undergraduate students with last names from O-Z. Ms. Weadock is completing her PhD in Sociology and has taught courses in Feminist and Gender Theory, Intro Gender Studies and Intro Sociology. She is an active member of the cam... [More]

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Interim Department Chair, Justice, Law and Society

Senior Administrative Assistant