Jennifer Piscopo

Jennifer Piscopo is a Professor of Gender and Politics at the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her work focuses on gender, LGBTQIA+ issues, and political representation, with contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality and peaceful societies.

Her research explores electoral gender quotas, feminist constitutional reforms in Latin America, and the intersection of gender narratives with political ambition. Notable projects include analyzing public policy through a gendered lens in the US and examining how historical narratives influence political participation.

Recent collaborations span multiple countries, reflecting her global research impact. She leads two active projects: the Social Science Impact Accelerator (2024–) and the Roadmap for an Equitable Future (2024–), both emphasizing gender-inclusive policy frameworks.

Her academic outputs address systemic inequities in political science scholarship and the structural barriers faced by marginalized groups in political systems. She has published widely in top journals like the American Political Science Review and British Journal of Political Science.