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Emma Fawcett Adjunct Professorial Lecturer SIS Faculty

Degrees
Ph.D., American University
M.S., The New School
B.A., Rutgers University

Bio
Emma Fawcett's research interests include international development, political economy, sustainability, and inclusive growth, with a regional focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Her dissertation explored the political economy of mass tourism and development in Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Mexican Caribbean. She has taught in the International Relations Online program since 2014.

She has worked for several NGOs leading evaluations, research, and learning for programming and advocacy on food systems, inclusive value chains, and women's economic empowerment. She holds an undergraduate degree in political science and Spanish, an MA in nonprofit management, and a PhD in international relations from American University's School of International Service.

Teaching

Summer 2024

  • SISU-102 Natl Studnt Ldrshp Conf Topics: Sustainable Devel & Design

  • SISU-102 Natl Studnt Ldrshp Conf Topics: Sustainable Devel & Design

Fall 2024

  • SIS-750 Res/Prof Meth in Int'l Affairs: Proj Design, Monitoring & Eval

Spring 2025

  • SIS-750 Res/Prof Meth in Int'l Affairs: Proj Design, Monitoring & Eval