Wendy Weber

Wendy Weber serves as Senior Lecturer in Political Science and International Studies at Macalester College, concurrently holding the position of Chair for the Human Rights and Humanitarianism steering committee.

Educational background:

• BA from University of Manitoba, Canada
• MA from University of Manitoba, Canada

Her research critically examines contemporary global governance structures with specialized focus on human rights enforcement mechanisms and humanitarian intervention frameworks. Professor Weber analyzes how international institutions navigate sovereignty conflicts during crises while addressing systemic gender disparities in protection systems.

Teaching portfolio includes:

• Foundations of International Politics
• Global Governance
• Humanitarianism in World Politics
• Introduction to International Human Rights
• Gender Issues in Human Rights and Humanitarianism

In her committee leadership role, she coordinates interdisciplinary curriculum development across departments to address emerging challenges in refugee protection and transitional justice.