Dr. Francesca Parente
Dr. Francesca Parente is an assistant professor of political science. Her research and teaching interests include the role of institutions and law in the aftermath of violence and human rights abuses, particularly in newly transitioned democracies. Her doctoral dissertation, "Past Regret, Future Fear: Compliance with International Law," received the Best Dissertation Award from the American Political Science Association Human Rights Section in 2020. Parente earned her BA from the University of Virginia and her PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to joining the Christopher Newport faculty, she held postdoctoral fellowships at the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance at Princeton University and Perry World House, the global policy hub of the University of Pennsylvania.
Research Fellows
Lexi Brooks '22
Majors
- Political Science
- Mathematical Economics
Minors
- Mathematics
- Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Karen Salazar '22
Major
- Neuroscience
Minor
- Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Annie Silva '22
Majors
- Political Science
- American Studies
Minors
- Theater
- Leadership Studies
Hunter Lang '23
Major
- Political Science
Kate Bennett '24
Majors
- Political Science
- Philosophy
Minors
- Leadership Studies
- Philosophy of Law
Louise Byrne '24
Major
- Political Science
Minors
- Leadership Studies
- Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Allie Fiul '24
Majors
- English
- Political Science
Minor
- Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Interns
Nicole Galang '22
Major
- Psychology
Minors
- Leadership Studies
- Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Erin Woodbridge '22
Majors
- Political Science
- Psychology
Zoe Light '23
Major
- Political Science
Minor
- Leadership Studies
- Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Grace Taylor '23
Major
- Sociology
Minors
- Leadership Studies
- Psychology
Katherine Tillen '23
Major
- Political Science
Minors
- History
- Human Rights and Conflict Resolution