Shirley Graham
About Shirley Graham
Shirley Graham is an Associate Professor of Practice in International Affairs at The George Washington University, where she teaches courses on global gender policy, gender, conflict, and security. She has a diverse background in communications and academia, including previous roles at Unilever PLC and the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence.
Work at The George Washington University
Shirley Graham has served as an Associate Professor of Practice in International Affairs at The George Washington University since 2017. In this role, she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses, including 'Global Gender Policy,' 'Gender, Conflict & Security,' and 'Gender, War & Peace' at the Elliott School of International Affairs. Her teaching focuses on the intersection of gender issues and international relations, contributing to the academic development of students in the field.
Education and Expertise
Shirley Graham holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Gender and International Peacekeeping from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Master of Arts in International Relations from Dublin City University in 2004. Additionally, she has qualifications in Public Relations and Marketing from CAM Institute London, including a Certificate and a Diploma. Her educational background supports her expertise in gender studies and international conflict resolution.
Professional Background
Before her academic career, Shirley Graham worked for Unilever PLC as the UK Communications Manager from 1989 to 1999 in London. She also served as an Independent Consultant for the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence for a brief period in 2017. Since 2015, she has been a Research Fellow at Dublin City University, focusing on international conflict resolution and reconstruction.
Research and Contributions
Shirley Graham's research interests include gender issues in international relations, conflict resolution, and peacekeeping. As a Research Fellow at Dublin City University, she has engaged in projects related to international conflict resolution and reconstruction. Her work contributes to the understanding of gender dynamics in conflict situations and informs her teaching at The George Washington University.