Tiffany Barnes
Dr. Tiffany Barnes earned her Ph.D. in Political Science at Rice University. Dr. Tiffany D. Barnes has expertise in comparative legislatures, political institutions, gender and politics, and Latin American studies. Her research focuses on the causes and consequences of diversity in political institutions, particularly for marginalized groups such as women, racial and ethnic minorities, and working-class individuals.
Dr. Barnes is committed to increasing diversity in higher education and has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies, chairing various committees, and editing for academic journals. She has received multiple accolades for her work, including the Emerging Scholar Award from the American Political Science Association’s Legislative Studies Section and the Early Career Award from the Midwest Women’s Caucus for Political Science.