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Dr. Hanna Brant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at SUNY Geneseo. She joined the faculty in 2020 after earning a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Missouri, with concentrations in American politics and public administration. Her teaching spans American politics, legislative processes, and gender and politics. She holds a B.S. from Indiana State University, graduating summa cum laude with minors in Women’s Studies and Civic Leadership.
Her research focuses on political careers of members of Congress, state legislators, and legislative staff, with a particular emphasis on women’s roles in legislatures and how staff influence legislative capacity. Key interests include LGBTQ+ representation, electoral dynamics, and institutional stability. Dr. Brant’s work has been published in journals like Congress & the Presidency, Journal of Women, Politics & Policy, and Presidential Studies Quarterly.
Her articles explore topics such as congressional staff turnover, gendered pluralism in political representation, and the impact of polarization on legislative structures. Notable contributions include analyses of legislative retirement patterns, the Rainbow Wave of 2020, and the role of queer women of color in state legislatures.
Dr. Brant has no listed scientific awards but is actively engaged in research grants and advising, though specific grants or student advisees are not documented here. She contributes to academic discourse through her courses on identity politics and research methods, fostering critical engagement with marginalized communities’ political participation.
