Lara Brown — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Commissioning Editor at The Spectator.
Professor of Political Management at George Washington University, promoted in July 2021.
Served as Director of the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University from 2016 to 2022.
Author of "Jockeying for the American Presidency" (2010) and co-editor of "The Presidential Leadership Dilemma" (2013).
Holds a BA, MA, and PhD in political sciences from UCLA, and an MA in American politics and public policy from the University of Arizona.
Served in the Department of Education during President Bill Clinton's administration.
Served on the board of directors of The New Agenda, an organization focused on advancing women's rights.

Biography

Lara M. Brown is an American political scientist and academic, currently serving as Commissioning Editor at The Spectator. She is a Professor of Political Management at George Washington University, where she previously served as Director of the Graduate School of Political Management from 2016 to 2022. Brown is recognized for her expertise in presidential campaigns and elections.

Brown's academic journey began in California, where she was born and raised.