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Heidi Nichols Haddad serves as Associate Professor of Politics and Coordinator of International Relations at Pomona College since 2013, specializing in international relations, human rights, and global governance with emphasis on NGOs, cities, and judicial mechanisms. Her academic partnership with the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office has been recognized in National Academies reports and UN submissions.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. from University of California, Irvine
- Master of Arts from University of California, Irvine
- Bachelor of Arts from University of Pennsylvania
Professor Haddad’s research examines how local governments, city networks, and NGOs shape global governance, particularly during state disengagement. Her work reveals NGOs’ critical role in strengthening international courts through capacity-building and norm implementation. She has published extensively in top journals including European Journal of International Law and Law & Society Review, with her 2018 Cambridge University Press book The Hidden Hands of Justice providing the first comprehensive analysis of NGO engagement at international courts.
Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward subnational governance, focusing on cities as implementers of human rights norms through mechanisms like shadow reporting and municipal law localization. This reflects a strategic shift from traditional state-centric international relations to multi-level governance frameworks.
Her scientific awards include:
- John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation Faculty Fellowship (2021-2022)
- SSHRC Partnership Development Grant (2019-2022)
- Pomona College Large Faculty Research Grant (2019)
- Multiple UC Irvine fellowships including Kugelman Citizen Peacebuilding and Dean’s Commendation for Outstanding Teaching
Professor Haddad has secured significant research funding including Pomona College grants and SSHRC partnerships, while developing innovative academic-city collaborations that translate theory into policy impact. Her teaching excellence is evidenced by sustained Dean’s Commendations at UC Irvine and courses like City Task Force that integrate classroom learning with municipal governance.
She leads the academic partnership with Los Angeles City government, creating a model for university-city collaboration highlighted in national policy reports, and serves as Coordinator of International Relations shaping curriculum development in global studies.
