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Karisa Cloward is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Southern Methodist University (SMU), with affiliations at the John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies. Her research bridges international relations and comparative politics, focusing on NGOs, international norms, transnational activism, and Sub-Saharan African politics. She holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (2010).
Education: Ph.D. in Political Science (Yale, 2010), M.Phil. (2007), M.A. (2005), B.A. in International Relations and Economics (University of the Pacific, 2003, summa cum laude).
Research Interests: Explores how local communities respond to international norms, particularly regarding gender-based violence and FGM/C. Uses Kenya as a key case study, emphasizing NGO dynamics and policy implementation. Recent work includes analyzing civil society workers' transitions to political office and the NGO lifecycle in Kenya.
Awards: Finalist for the Charles Grawemeyer Award (2018) and recipient of the Robert O. Keohane Award (2014). Over 10 grants and fellowships, including Tower Center fellowships and SMU research grants.
Grants & Service: Extensive grants from institutions like the Tower Center and SMU. Serves as Undergraduate Advisor in the Political Science Department and on Tower Scholars Program committees. Engages in community service through gender rights initiatives and public lectures on harmful cultural practices.
Books & Publications: Authored When Norms Collide (Oxford UP, 2016), a finalist for the Grawemeyer Award. Over 10 refereed articles in journals like Studies in Comparative International Development and International Organization.
