Political Violence Lab Leadership
Andrew Shaver
Founding Director
Andrew Shaver an assistant professor of political science at the University of California, Merced. He previously taught and/or held research fellowship positions at Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, and Stanford University. His research and commentary appear in journals and outlets including the American Economic Review, American Political Science Review, Annual Review of Sociology, Journal of Politics, Foreign Affairs, and Washington Post.
Ph.D., Security Studies, M.A., Public Affairs, M.P.A., International Relations, Princeton University, B.S., Economics; International Business, Westminster College
Yuval Cohen
Chief Executive Assistant
Yuval Cohen is from Los Angeles, California. She is currently pursuing a Masters in International Affairs at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. Her concentration is in International Security Policy and Conflict Mediation. She went to UC Santa Barbara for undergrad where she majored in Political Science and Philosophy. In her free time, Yuval enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and crocheting hats for her friends.