Rudy Alamillo

Rudy Alamillo is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Western Washington University (WWU), joining the faculty in 2019. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on cross-racial campaign appeals, particularly non-Hispanic White candidates' strategies to attract Hispanic voters, and Hispanic voters' identity negotiation within American society. His work has been published in journals like Politics, Groups, and Identities and Sociology Compass, and covered by media outlets such as NBC Latino and The Washington Post.

Alamillo teaches courses in American Politics, Public Policy, and Comparative Politics, including specialized courses like the Politics of Mexico. His research interests span Race and Ethnicity, Latinx Politics, Political Behavior, and Comparative Politics. He actively publishes on topics such as immigration policy, electoral behavior, and identity-based political strategies.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His teaching responsibilities for 2024-2025 include courses such as PLSC 250 (American Political Systems), PLSC 366 (Research in Politics), and PLSC 396 (Politics of Mexico). His research demonstrates a focus on intersectional political dynamics and voter behavior analysis.