Faculty & Staff

Catherine Worsnop is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. She is also a research associate at the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM).

• Global governance; international relations; international organizations; security studies; global health

Brandi Slaughter brings a wealth of public policy experience to her roles at the University of Maryland having served nonprofits and government in advocacy and lobbying roles. At the outset of her career, Brandi offered direct service to children and families—mainly those considered high-risk you

• Poverty and economic security; Children’s health; Racial justice; Child welfare

Tom Hilde is associate research professor in the School of Public Policy, associate director of international programs, director of Peru and Indonesia programs, and senior fellow in the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM). 

• Political philosophy & ethics; norms & compliance in international environmental law; climate change adaptation & local indigenous environmental governance systems

Alana Hackshaw, PhD, is an associate clinical professor and serves as the School's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

Dr. Charles Harry is a senior leader, practitioner and researcher with over 20 years of experience in intelligence and cyber operations. Harry is the director of the Center for Governance of Technology and Systems (GoTech) and Associate Research Professor in the School of Public Policy.

• International security; cybersecurity; data science; complexity theory; intelligence