WPI Staff

Betsy Fischer Martin is an Emmy-winning journalist and TV news executive. Currently she is Executive Director of AU School of Public Affairs' Women & Politics Institute and an SPA Executive in Residence. She is also a former co-host of Bloomberg Politics' Masters in Politics Podcast. She also founded her own consulting business, Fischer Martin Media, where she specializes in providing media training to corporate executives.

Julie Russell is the Program Manager for the Women & Politics Institute's WeLead Campaign Training Program. Julie is an experienced consultant with a Master of Science Degree in Economics. She is skilled in communications, event management, fundraising, nonprofit organizations, project management, and strategic planning. She has extensive advocacy, analytical, and sales experience in energy and finance.

My-Lien Le is the Assistant Director for the Women & Politics Institute. My-Lien completed her M.A. in Comparative Politics of Gender & Development from American University in 2010. In 2008, My-Lien received her graduate certificate in Women, Policy & Political Leadership (WPPL) from the Women & Politics Institute. She completed her bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison University.