Kelly Siegel-Stechler studies civic education and political socialization, with a focus on the role of experiential learning, civil dialogue, and institutional climate in shaping young peoples’ long-term civic development and democratic engagement. Kelly...
Genevieve is the Communications Manager at the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics, where she helps to amplify the impact of the Center’s work. She loves teaching, and was previously adjunct faculty in the Department of Philosophy at California State...
Amelia Bertaska is a Civil Discourse Pedagogy Associate at the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics. She develops, edits, and curates the center’s university-wide portfolio of civil discourse resources and leads the ICDP fellowship on campus.
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Claire Femano is the Fellowship Program Coordinator at the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics. Working closely with the Assistant Director for Fellowships and Programs, she assists in coordinating all aspects of the Center's fellowship programs to...
Aaron Roesselet is the Senior Financial Associate for the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics. He is responsible for the Center’s day-to-day financial needs, along with monitoring financial transactions. Additionally, he works closely with the Director...
Maggie Lopes (SHRM-CP) is Director of Business Operations and is responsible for overseeing the Center’s operational, financial, sponsored research, and human resources activities. She previously held positions with the university at the Department of...
Susan joined the Center in March 2021 as Assistant to the Director supporting the Center's Faculty Director on a variety of research initiatives and activities. She also serves as liaison between the Director and faculty, students, ELSCE community...
David Kidd (PhD, Social Psychology) is the Chief Assessment Scientist with the Research & Design Studio (R&DS) at the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics (ELSCE). David works as a co-leader R&DS’s to the Research Team to develop valid methods for...
Alex joined the Center in February 2020. As the Events & Digital Programming Coordinator, she works closely with the Assistant Director of Communications and Events to provide direct support in the planning and execution of all Center events. In addition...
Brian Palmiter is the Assistant Director of Student Engagement at the Center and an Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He received his doctorate in political theory from Harvard University, and from 2024-2026 he...