- Dr. David Penna - Gallaudet University

Department
Government and History

Programs
Government, International Development

Office Location
Hall Memorial Building (HMB) S235L

Office Hours
MWF, 7:30-9:00 am, 12-1 p.m.

Personal Website

Phone Numbers

Voice Phone: 202 651-5929

Email Address
David.penna@gallaudet.edu

Dr. David Penna

Professor of Government

Ph.D. Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver; 1993
J.D., University of Denver College of Law; 1985
B.A., M.A. Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 1982

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Professor Penna has taught in the Department of History & Government at Gallaudet since 1993. Before coming to Gallaudet he served the publications coordinator for the Center on Rights Development, Associate Editor of the journal Africa Today and as an adjunct professor at both the University of Denver and Colorado State University. Previously he served two years in the Peace Corps in Botswana.

At Gallaudet he serves as a pre-law advisor and coordinator of the mock trial program. He also serves on the Institutional Review Board, serving as chair from 2001-2007.

He has authored various articles and is co-editor of two books.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Southern African Politics
International Law & Organization
International Relations
Human Rights
Law

LICENSURE

Admitted to the Bar of the state of Colorado in 1985 (inactive).
Certified Pre-law advisor, Northeastern Association Pre-Law Advisors.