Leadership Program Staff

Faculty Director

Jessica Waters Assistant Professor SPA | Justice, Law & Criminology

Jessica L. Waters, J.D., has 25 years of experience as a lawyer, scholar, teacher, and higher education executive. She is a nationally recognized expert in the fields of higher education leadership, s

  waters@american.edu

  (202) 885-6300

SPA Leadership Staff and Faculty

Brian Chiglinsky Part Time Staff President, Office of the

Brian Chiglinsky joined the Office of the President in October 2017 as the president's speechwriter. He previously advised on policy and communications at Aledade, Inc., a health care company that par

  brianc@american.edu

Affiliated Offices Across Campus

Marcy Campos CAS | Critical RGC Studies

Marcy Fink Campos joined AU’s Center for Community Engagement & Service in 2004. As Director, she oversees all office programs and serves as the liaison to the Office of Campus Life, Academic Affairs,

  mfcampos@american.edu

  (202) 885-1551

Olivia Ivey Public Affairs Librarian LIB |University Library Operations

As the public affairs librarian, Olivia supports the research needs of SPA students and faculty through research assistance and collection development in the fields of law, criminal justice, public af

  oivey@american.edu

  (202) 885-3236

Brian Rowe Director of Experiential Education DOF | Career Center

Brian heads the experiential learning efforts for the career center, teaming with faculty, students, alumni, and employers to provide experiences that develop career readiness skills. He currently lea

  browe@american.edu

  (202) 885-1806

Paula Warrick Senior Director, Office of Merit Awards DOF | Career Center

Dr. Paula Warrick has directed the Office of Merit Awards since 1999 and is a firm believer in the rewards of the application process, including the chance to develop more realistic career goals and c

  warrick@american.edu

  (202) 885-1817