Ingrid Bego

Ingrid Bego is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University (WCU), serving as Director of the International Studies Program. She holds a BA (triple major in Political Science, German, and Spanish) from Washburn University, an MA and PhD (with distinction) in Political Science from Washington State University. Prior to WCU, she taught at Colorado State University, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and Hastings College.

Her research focuses on democratization processes, gender equality policy in post-communist Europe, and EU influence on public policy. Key projects include analyzing gender equality policy adoption in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Latvia, and Poland, and studying pathways for women's political representation in new democracies. She co-edited Gender in the Political Science Classroom (2018), addressing gender dynamics in teaching and learning within political science.

Teaching specialties include European Politics, EU Politics, and Global Governance. Media contributions include analyses of Western Balkan crises and Syria-related issues in outlets like The Washington Post and USA Today. Current projects include a Routledge book on post-communist cabinet ministers' career paths and research on self-immolation as a protest tactic in Europe.

• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Laura Logan on street harassment surveys and Routledge book co-authorship
• Funding: No grants explicitly listed
• Future Work: Completing book project on European protest dynamics and cabinet minister pathways