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Christine DeGregorio serves as a Professor at the School of Public Affairs, American University, specializing in congressional dynamics, interest group influence, and political communications. Her research examines complex partnerships between officeholders, congressional staff, and professional lobbyists, with significant contributions to understanding legislative processes and advocacy networks.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from the University of Rochester
- M.S. from Boston College
- B.A. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Professor DeGregorio's scholarly work centers on American political institutions, with particular emphasis on congressional leadership, access politics, and advocacy strategies. Her book Networks of Champions: Leadership, Access, and Advocacy provides foundational analysis of lobbying ecosystems, while her journal publications in Polity, Legislative Studies Quarterly, and Congress and the Presidency demonstrate rigorous methodological approaches to studying power structures in Washington.
Her professional recognition includes:
- Fellowship at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies
Regarding academic mentorship and research funding, the available documentation does not specify graduate student advisees or grant awards. Similarly, no dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams are referenced in the provided materials, though her affiliation with the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies indicates collaborative research within that institutional framework.
