Sean Aday
Assistant Professor of Media and Public Affairs
Professor Aday is an expert on political communication and media coverage of major events.
Office: (202) 994-4220

Michael Cornfield
Associate Research Professor of Political Management
A professor at the GSPM since 1994, he teaches the core course on strategy and message development, and a course on politics and the new media. Cornfield received his Ph.D. in political science from Harvard University. Before coming to George Washington, he taught at the University of Virginia and the College of William and Mary.
Office: (202) 994-9169
Mobile: (202) 255-6423

Carol C. Darr
Director, Institute for Politics, Democracy & the Internet and Associate Research Professor at GSPM
Professor Darr is an expert in the political use of the Internet and in campaign finance issues.  She has been involved in national politics for over 25 years, including serving as General Counsel to the Democratic National Committee, Acting General Counsel to the Department of Commerce, and counsel to two presidential campaigns.  At GSPM she teaches courses in the laws and ethics of politics and in Machiavelli’s political advice.
Office: (202) 994-5141
Home: (703) 748-0192

A media veteran Professor Feldstein has served as an on-air investigative correspondent for CNN's Washington bureau, Dateline NBC, the Today show and MSNBC. 

Office: (202) 994-4632

Jarol Manheim
Professor of Media and Public Affairs
Professor Manheim was the first SMPA director and is professor and author or co-author of eight books on U.S. politics, political behavior, and research methods.
Office: (202) 994-9015

Steven V. Roberts has been a journalist for more than 35 years, covering some of the major events of his time, from the antiwar movement and student revolts of the 60s and 70s to eight presidential election campaigns.

Office: (202) 994-0235