Fields of Interest:

Comparative Politics

Calista Boyd is a doctoral candidate in comparative politics studying party behavior amidst democratic reform and social movements. Awarded two Center for Arabic Studies Abroad (CASA I and II) and a Boren Fellowship (2024-2025) for language training and research in Jordan, her dissertation focuses on analyzing party durability and changing electoral strategies in the Jordanian party system. Calista is pursuing a future career in public service.

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