Teri J. Walker

Teri J. Walker is Professor of Political Science at Elmhurst University, specializing in American government, law, and environmental policy within the Department of Political Science.

Education:

• Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University

Her research focuses on American political systems with emphasis on environmental policy, legal frameworks, and partisan dynamics. She has authored influential books including The Introduction to Politics Anthology: Knowledge, Power, Action (2022) and Today’s Environmental Issues: Democrats and Republicans (2018), examining policy development through political polarization. Her scholarly work spans women's political participation, justice policy, and pedagogical approaches in political science education.

Professional contributions include co-editing the Illinois Political Science Review (2006-2011) and publishing in journals such as The Journal of Women, Politics, and Policy and Politics and Policy. She teaches core courses including American Federal Government, Congress, Environmental Politics and Policy, and Constitutional Law sequences.