Executive Director, Regional Advancement, Mid-Atlantic
As an undergraduate, he helped the Orange win three consecutive BIG EAST football titles from 1996 – 1998, serving as co-captain of the famed 1998 squad that played in the 1999 Orange Bowl. Jason is based out of our SU in DC office and covers Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware.
Director of Alumni Engagement, DC | Northeast
Bethany leads outreach and engagement efforts with Syracuse University alumni who live and work in the Washington, DC area. She's based in the University's office in Dupont Circle and works on programming, communications and partnerships.
Kramer Director of the Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship and Professor of Practice
Margaret Talev is the Kramer Director of the Syracuse University Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, a joint effort of the Newhouse School and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, based in Washington, D.C. Talev is a journalist and professor of practice at the Newhouse School. She has covered of directed coverage of the White House, Congress, and presidential elections as well as local and state news in Florida and California. She is a past president of the White House Correspondents’ Association. She is senior contributor at Axios and a frequent political analyst on CNN, NPR, Sirius XM and other major outlets.
Assistant Dean and Adjunct Professor, Maxwell in Washington, D.C.
Nayyera Haq is a highly respected communications expert, trusted by global leaders and organizations to elevate their public presence. With a career spanning government, media and the corporate world, Nayyera has prepared executives, policymakers and thought leaders for speeches at the United Nations, global leadership conferences and boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies. Her unique experience as a former White House senior director and global affairs analyst for CNN and MS NOW enables her to offer unparalleled insights into leadership, messaging, and media strategy. Prior to joining Maxwell, Haq worked as a consultant advising global CEO’s and nonprofit leaders on how to navigate transitions and social change. She has also worked as a news anchor, radio host and contributing columnist for national news organizations.
Director, Washington Programs and Professor of Practice, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Beverly Kirk joined the Newhouse School in 2022 as Director of Washington Programs and Professor of Practice in broadcast and digital journalism. In this position, she works to expand and lead the school’s Washington, D.C. student programs across multiple communications majors, with a primary focus on journalism and public relations. She is a seasoned professional with more than two decades of experience in journalism and most recently served as executive director of JOURNEY to Lead, a nonprofit women’s leadership initiative. She is a non-resident senior associate of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) International Security Program and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She spent more than two decades as a journalist for local and national news organizations including NBC, NPR and PBS.
Senior Director, DC Operations and Government Affairs
Cameron coordinates programming and helps to facilitate events at SUDC, serving as a liaison between SUDC offices and main campus. He also assists with the University’s federal government affairs portfolio. Previously, he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff in the White House’s Office of Legislative Affairs, as Oversight Adviser to the White House Counsel, and in several staff positions in Congress. Cameron holds a bachelor's and a master’s degree from Syracuse University, as well as a master’s from Trinity College Dublin, where he studied as a George J. Mitchell Scholar.
Director, Facility Operations
Kevin manages SUDC facility operations and services, and acts as the logistical point of contact for all classes, events, and programming at the SUDC Center. Prior to joining Syracuse University, Kevin previously managed facilities and operations at Spire Energy and National Journal.