Topics I Speak On

Expertise Areas

Political Economy of Inequality

How power, markets, and policy interact to shape economic outcomes across democratic societies.

Democratic Backsliding

Diagnosing threats to democratic institutions and evidence-based paths to renewal.

Public Policy & Governance

From agenda-setting to implementation: what makes policy work and why it so often fails.

State Capacity & Reform

The politics of bureaucratic reform, public sector innovation, and institutional change.

Political Science for Practitioners

Translating academic research into actionable frameworks for policy professionals.

Custom Topic

Available to design a tailored lecture or workshop session for your specific audience.


What Organizers Say

Testimonials

An exceptional speaker who commands both intellectual depth and genuine audience engagement. Our students left with their thinking fundamentally challenged.

Prof. Maria Gonzalez
Chair, Dept. of Political Science · Georgetown University

The talk generated more post-event discussion than any keynote we've hosted in five years. Rigorous analysis, accessible delivery, powerful ideas.

James Okafor
Program Director · Brookings Institution

Our municipal team came away with a completely new framework for understanding why our policy initiatives stall. Practically invaluable.

Deputy Mayor Chen
Office of Policy & Planning · City of Seattle

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Virtual & In-Person
Available for both formats globally
60–90 Minute Keynotes
With optional Q&A session
Half-Day Workshops
Deep-dive sessions for teams and cohorts
Panel Participation
Expert panelist at conferences & forums