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Dr. Helma de Vries-Jordan is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the History and Political Science Program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. She holds a Ph.D. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland (2007), specializing in Comparative Politics and Methodology. Her research focuses on transnational social movements, particularly LGBTQ+ activism and marriage equality in advanced democracies, alongside global justice and anti-war movements. She has conducted fieldwork across Europe and the U.S., and her work has been published in Global Discourse and the Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics.
Education:
- Ph.D. Government and Politics, University of Maryland, 2007
- M.A. Government and Politics, University of Maryland, 2006
- B.A. Psychology, The College of New Jersey, 2001
Research Interests:
- LGBTQ+ Rights and Marriage Equality
- Global Justice and Anti-War Movements
- Comparative Political Behavior
- Europeanization and Internationalization
Awards & Grants:
- Recipient of multiple grants from the University of Pittsburgh and EU Centers
- Service-Learning Award (2011), Harrison Fellowship (2005-2006)
Teaching & Mentorship:
Teaches courses in comparative politics, international relations, and research methods. Mentor to over 30 students in undergraduate research, many of whom co-authored conference papers. Advisor to campus organizations like the LGBTS Alliance and Model UN.
Professional Engagement:
Program Chair of the LGBT Caucus of the American Political Science Association (2014-2015). Active in organizing campus events on human rights, genocide awareness, and LGBTQ+ issues. Speaker at national and international conferences on protest movements and political activism.
