Elizabeth Rigby
About Elizabeth Rigby
Elizabeth Rigby serves as the Director of the Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program at George Washington University, where she has been an Associate Professor since 2014. She has a strong background in political science and public policy, with previous roles at various universities and expertise in child and family policy advocacy.
Current Role at George Washington University
Elizabeth Rigby serves as the Director of the Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program at George Washington University. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the development and management of the program for nine years. In addition to her directorial role, she is an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Public Administration, as well as Political Science. Her work in these capacities focuses on educating future public policy leaders and advancing research in the field.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth Rigby held several academic positions. She worked as an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Public Administration, and of Political Science at George Washington University from 2010 to 2014. Before that, she was an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Research Fellow at Columbia University in the City of New York from 2000 to 2005.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Rigby has a robust educational background in political science and public policy. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Emory University, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. She later obtained her PhD in Politics and Education from Columbia University in the City of New York, completing her studies from 2000 to 2005. Rigby also attended Washington University in St. Louis from 1995 to 1997 and studied at the Congressional Page School.
Expertise in Public Policy
Elizabeth Rigby specializes in quantitative policy analysis and research design. Her expertise extends to advocacy training and state-level lobbying, particularly in the realm of child and family policy. Throughout her career, she has been involved in political analysis and teaching, contributing to the understanding and implementation of public policy initiatives.
Teaching Experience
Elizabeth Rigby has extensive teaching experience, having worked in various educational settings. She began her career as a First Grade Teacher at St. Louis Public Schools from 1997 to 2000. Her academic teaching roles include positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Robert Wood Johnson Health and Society Scholar from 2005 to 2007, and her subsequent roles at the University of Houston and George Washington University.