Stephanie Burkhalter

Stephanie Burkhalter is a Professor in the Department of Politics at Humboldt State University, located in Founders Hall 135. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. She specializes in American politics, with research focusing on democratic deliberation, citizen engagement, and issues of racial, gender, and LGBTQIA inequality. Prior to academia, she worked in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. House of Representatives, the Department of Justice, and advocacy groups, followed by roles in labor organizing and legal work in Washington State.

Dr. Burkhalter teaches courses such as American Government, Public Policy Processes, and Political Advocacy. She emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, Moot Court, Model U.N., and faculty research projects. As the Humboldt representative for Sacramento semester and Capitol Fellows programs, and a member of the Panetta internship review committee, she actively supports student career development in politics.

Her research spans congressional discourse, welfare reform, and legislative processes. She has mentored undergraduates in research projects, contributing to their professional growth. While no specific articles or awards are listed, her work bridges academic theory with practical political engagement.