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David Penna is a Professor in the School of Civic Leadership, Business and Social Change at Gallaudet University. He specializes in international relations, human rights, and political science, with a focus on African politics, disability rights, and public policy. His teaching spans courses such as GOV-370 Human Rights, GOV-391 International Relations, and GOV-355 Mock Trial Experience. His research explores topics like disability accommodation policies, gender dynamics in post-genocide societies, and the intersection of law and justice in transitional states.
Dr. Penna has authored or reviewed numerous works, including analyses of South Africa’s legal evolution, Botswana’s autonomy struggles, and the European disability movement. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding global challenges, such as the right to food, conflict resolution, and the impact of colonial legacies on modern governance.
His contributions to academia include critiques of electoral systems in Southern Africa, evaluations of truth commissions, and studies on marginalized communities. His expertise spans both theoretical frameworks and practical policy applications, reflecting a commitment to socially engaged scholarship.
