Our People
Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy is powered by an exceptional community of problem-solvers and changemakers committed to creating a better world.
Faculty & Researchers
McCourt School faculty are generating solutions to the complex issues of today and empowering the leaders of tomorrow. Our faculty and researchers are distinguished teachers, scholars and practitioners deeply committed to student success and effecting change through policy.
Guided by our strategic leadership team, the McCourt School of Public Policy is setting a new standard for public policy education in the heart of Washington, DC.
Visiting Fellows
Our visiting fellows blend substantive expertise with on-the-ground experience to prepare students for the complexities of real-world policy practice.
Students & Alumni
The McCourt student and alumni network is as diverse as it is impactful, influencing policy implementation at a global level. Our graduates translate theory into real-world solutions, carrying forward the value of impacting the common good that defines the McCourt School. Learn about their professional paths, the global change they are leading and how they remain connected to our mission.
Staff
Staff at the McCourt School of Public Policy are dedicated partners in supporting the professional development of students, the training of future policy leaders and enhancing the work of our globally recognized research centers.
Featured stories
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Two McCourt Professors Named to Bipartisan AI and Workforce Commission
McCourt faculty Harry J. Holzer and Michael Strain join the American Enterprise Institute and Urban Institute’s joint Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the American Workforce.
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Policy Insights From McCourt Faculty on Substack
From elections and education to governance and gender, McCourt faculty are offering timely perspectives and scholarship on some of the most pressing topics in public policy on their personal Substacks.
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McCourt School Professor Chris Warshaw Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Chris Warshaw, professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy, is one of 24 fellows selected to study the causes of polarization in the U.S. and how to strengthen American…
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Americans are Lonely and Isolated. Here’s How Public Policy Could Help.
For Georgetown University’s Ask a Professor series, assistant teaching professor Bradley Holst explains how we might mitigate social isolation with public policy.
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Humans In the Loop: Building Trust in Elections With Bipartisan Messaging
Amidst declining trust in the integrity of US elections, new research finds that election officials have worked to increase trust by communicating how election procedures are conducted, who is involved…