Christianna PARR

Christianna PARR is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Singapore Management University (SMU) within the School of Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Washington (expected 2025), an MA (2018), and a BA (2015), all from the same institution. Prior to joining SMU, she taught comparative politics, world politics, and political methodology at the University of Washington, where she received the departmental teaching award.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, University of Washington, 2025
• MA in Political Science, University of Washington, 2018
• BA in Political Science, University of Washington, 2015

Her research focuses on civil society and environmental politics in Southeast Asia, particularly NGO legitimacy in authoritarian and hybrid regimes. Methodologically, she employs survey/conjoint experiments, machine learning, and social media analysis. Current projects include a book manuscript titled Shaping Civil Society: Media, Donors and Public Trust in Southeast Asian NGOs, AI in the nonprofit sector, and environmental advocacy strategies in Southeast Asia.

Scientific Awards:

• Departmental Teaching Award, University of Washington

Advising & Grants: No specific advising or grants listed in the text.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab or team explicitly mentioned, but her work involves collaborations on environmental advocacy and AI in nonprofits.