Christina Fink
About Christina Fink
Christina Fink is a Professor of Practice of International Affairs at George Washington University, specializing in development challenges in repressive states and gender issues. She has authored significant works on Burma and has extensive experience in capacity building for civil society organizations in the region.
Current Position at George Washington University
Christina Fink has held the position of Professor of Practice of International Affairs at George Washington University since 2011. In this role, she engages students in the complexities of international relations and development, drawing from her extensive background in the field. Her teaching emphasizes practical applications of international affairs, particularly in contexts involving repressive states and gender issues.
Education and Academic Background
Christina Fink completed her Bachelor's Degree in International Relations at Stanford University from 1982 to 1986. She furthered her education at the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied Anthropology and earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from 1989 to 1994. This academic foundation supports her research interests in development challenges and gender issues.
Research and Publications
Fink has authored 'Living Silence in Burma: Surviving Under Military Rule' and contributed to various publications addressing Burma's political and social issues. She co-edited 'Converging Interests: Traders, Travelers, and Tourists in Southeast Asia,' published by the University of California Press in 1999. Her research focuses on development in repressive states and the intersection of gender and development.
Professional Experience and Contributions
From 2000 to 2010, Christina Fink developed and ran a bi-annual capacity building training and internship program for Burmese civil society organizations, including women's groups. She has also worked as the Thailand coordinator for the Open Society Institute's Burma Project and served as a program evaluation consultant for organizations such as the Canadian International Development Agency and the National Endowment for Democracy.
Previous Academic Roles
Prior to her current role, Christina Fink served as a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Pacific and Asian Studies at the University of Victoria for four months in 1995. This experience contributed to her expertise in international affairs and development, particularly in relation to Southeast Asia.