Dr. Cassandra Emmons

Dr. Cassandra Emmons serves as a Global Democracy Data Advisor at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems, overseeing the Data Analytics and Visualization portfolio and managing ElectionGuide.org. With a robust background in data management and analysis, Dr. Emmons has held various roles at IFES, advancing projects in democratic resilience and learning agendas while building strategic partnerships. Prior experience includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University focusing on political and cultural indicators, and a research associate position at Princeton University where Dr. Emmons designed and taught courses on qualitative research. Dr. Emmons holds a PhD in Politics from Princeton University and has contributed to multiple academic conferences and research initiatives.