Elise Blasingame is a political scientist, experienced non-profit leader and advocate based in Atlanta, GA.

I am currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Georgia School of Public & International Affairs.

Prior to beginning my doctoral program, I served as the Executive Director of a statewide non-profit in Georgia and worked in public service, advocacy and government affairs.

My research interests include Native American and tribal politics and issues of representation across American political institutions.

“My goal is to advance research that identifies the conditions under which Native Nations and organized interests win policy fights across American political institutions. Specifically, I am interested in exploring representation and political power for Native communities. My research examines the role of tribal sovereignty in political processes and its broader role within American politics.”

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