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Donna Crane serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science within the College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University. With 26 years of experience as a legislative strategist and lobbyist in Washington, DC—including nearly 18 years at NARAL Pro-Choice America—she brings extensive practical expertise in federal and state legislative processes to her academic role.
Education:
- B.A. in Political Science, San Jose State University
- M.A. in Legislative Affairs, The George Washington University (1996)
Her research and professional focus centers on Federal Government, Congress, The Presidency, U.S. Elections, Interest Groups, Women's Rights, and Reproductive Rights. She has lobbied on hundreds of congressional bills and votes—including the Affordable Care Act and Supreme Court nominations—and published critical nationwide analyses on abortion, contraception, and political trends, establishing herself as a national expert in reproductive rights advocacy. Her work spans federal election cycles across two decades and incorporates media engagement with major outlets like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and MSNBC.
Professional Engagement:
- Board member of Population Connection Action Fund (the sole PAC advocating for international family-planning services)
- Former lobbyist for American Public Health Association, Capitol Hill, and local government
- Spanish speaker with international living experience and active political commentary on Twitter (@DCTwirlieGirl)
No scientific awards or research grants were documented in the source material. Student advising details and laboratory affiliations were not specified.
