Scott Weiner, Ph.D
About Scott Weiner, Ph.D
Scott Weiner, Ph.D, is a Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University and a Supervisory Policy Analyst at the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. He has extensive experience in policy analysis and organizational development, with a focus on international religious freedom issues in the Middle East.
Work at The George Washington University
Scott Weiner, Ph.D., serves as a Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he engages in teaching and academic activities related to his expertise. He previously worked at the university as the NRC Outreach Coordinator from 2017 to 2018, where he contributed to outreach initiatives.
Current Role at United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Since 2020, Scott Weiner has been serving as a Supervisory Policy Analyst at the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. He manages a team of analysts focused on Africa and oversees the editing of publications and strategic documents. He advises bipartisan commissioners on international religious freedom issues, particularly concerning the Middle East.
Education and Expertise
Scott Weiner earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science from The George Washington University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Arabic from Tufts University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he participated in a program at the Middle East Institute in 2009.
Previous Experience in Policy Analysis
Before his current role, Scott Weiner worked as a Policy Analyst at the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Research Assistant at the Institute for the Study of War for eight months in 2008-2009. Furthermore, he served as a Visiting Research Fellow at the American University of Kuwait from 2013 to 2014.
Leadership in Young Professionals in Foreign Policy
Scott Weiner has been actively involved with Young Professionals in Foreign Policy since 2010, where he serves as the Chair of the Middle East Discussion Group. In this capacity, he facilitates discussions and initiatives related to foreign policy issues in the Middle East.