Amanda Clayton

Amanda Clayton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in women's political representation, gender and climate governance, and African politics. Her research examines how electoral gender quotas impact legislative representation and citizen behavior toward women officeholders.

Education:

• PhD, University of Washington

Her research interests include:

• Gender and Politics
• Climate Politics
• African Politics
• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy

Her publications appear in top journals including the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, and International Organization, reflecting interdisciplinary work spanning political behavior, gender studies, and environmental policy.

Research funding and recognition:

• National Science Foundation
• Swedish Research Council
• American Association of University Women (AAUW)
• U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP)

She has consulted for the World Bank (Africa Region), USAID, and OECD, and is a founding member of EGEN and active EGAP participant. Her work integrates field research with policy applications across global governance contexts.