Christopher J. Deering currently serves as the interim dean for the College of Professional Studies. He is also a professor of Political Science at GW.

The Honorable Albert R. Wynn is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. While in the House, he served on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, most recently as Chairman of its Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, and as a member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. While on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Albert also served on the Health and Telecommunications Subcommittees. In the early part of his congressional career, he was a member of the Financial Services Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee. He was appointed a Senior Democratic Whip and served as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee (PAC).
 

Student Speaker Heather Salib shares insights on how the Paralegal Studies Master of Professional Studies program was the perfect fit to help her continue her professional journey after being out of the workforce. Before coming to GW, she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Volta Region of Ghana working on HIV/AIDS education, girl child development, and health and hygiene education, as well as raised a family. She holds an associate degree in Radiologic Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration.