- Dr. Frances Marquez - Gallaudet University

Department
Government and History

Program
Government

Office Location
Hall Memorial Building (HMB) Hall Memorial Building Room S235K

Phone Numbers

Voice Phone: 202-651-5546
FAX: 202-651-5652

Email Address
Frances.Marquez@gallaudet.edu

Dr. Frances Marquez

Assistant Professor of Government

Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, Political Science, 2006
M.A., Claremont Graduate University, Public Policy, 1995
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1990

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Marquez conducted the first comprehensive study on Latino/a Political Appointees in the United States (2006). She is currently revising the study for publication. Dr. Marquez is not only a scholar but a political activist. She has campaigned for candidates at the local, state and national level including President Bill Clinton (1992, 1996); Senators' Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer (1990, 1992); Representatives' Xavier Becerra and Hilda Solis (1991, 1992); and Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina (1990).

SPECIALIZATIONS

American politics; American Presidency; White House Staff and Executive Branch Appointees; Latino/a Political Appointments in the White House; U.S. Public Policy, the Policy Making Process; U.S. Latino/a Politics