<< Back to Faculty Gerald Warburg Professor of Practice of Public Policy Education & Training M.A. (political science), Stanford University, 1979 B.A. (political science and education), Hampshire College, 1975 434-243-1173 gfw2f@virginia.edu Garrett Hall 102 Curriculum Vitae @GerryWarburg Courses taught The Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century Best Practices for NGO Leaders US National Security Policymaking Congressional Leadership and Legislative Advocacy Strategy Research interests Advocacy Areas of focus Advocacy Domestic Policy & Politics Political Science UVA partners Center for Effective Lawmaking National Security Policy Center Warburg teaches courses at the Batten School on Congress, U.S. foreign policy and advocacy strategies. He is the lead faculty member in the Batten School massive open online course (MOOC) “Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century,” which is available on Coursera. His research interests include the study of best practices by non-governmental organizations and the evolution of U.S. nuclear non-proliferation policies. Warburg’s professional background encompasses a broad array of public service. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President of Cassidy & Associates, a leading government relations firm. Prior to that position, he worked as a legislative assistant for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives under Senate Whip Alan Cranston and Representative Jonathan Bingham. His stints teaching include Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication, the Brookings Institution and his alma maters of Stanford University and Hampshire College. Related Content Class of 2021: Terrell Jana ‘Always Sat in the Front Row’ News As he awaits the NFL Draft this week, Batten student and co-captain of the football team Terrell Jana (BA '21), looks back on his time at UVA, where he learned that athletes can shape public policy. Batten Hour: “March Madness: Athletes, Activism and Policy Action,” with Terrell Jana (BA ’21) Event This special Batten Hour conversation will leverage the insights of professional athletes, activists and Batten alumni to highlight the challenges and opportunities that athletes face in promoting progress. Alum in Action: The Education of Malcolm Brogdon News The same intellectual drive that has enabled Batten alum Malcolm Brogdon (MPP '16) to raise his game on the court motivates him to learn about—and uphold—his family's legacy of activism. In an article for Sports Illustrated, Batten's Gerry Warburg talks about Brogdon's dedication as a student. Batten Hour: “Highlights from the New 116th Congress Legislative Effectiveness Scores,” with Craig Volden and Gerry Warburg Event Join Batten's Craig Volden, professor of public policy and politics and director of the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), and Gerry Warburg, professor of practice of public policy, for a conversation on the CEL’s recently-released legislative effectiveness scores for the 116th Congress. Warburg Speaks on Congress and Foreign Policy as 'Top of Mind' Podcast Guest News America cannot go to war unless Congress authorizes it, but Congress has rarely taken a vote to start and end a war. On Julie Rose's "Top of Mind," Batten professor Gerry Warburg explores why Congress leaves it to presidents to expand America's global conflicts. Warburg: Congress Must Step Up To Restore Accountability To National Security Policy News Amidst multiple crises, American lawmakers have valuable opportunities for crucial reforms. In an article for The Hill, Batten's Gerry Warburg discusses how Congress can chart a more sustainable path forward. How Do We Restore Accountability in Congress? A UVA Policy Professor Has Ideas. News Batten professor Gerry Warburg spoke with two dozen legislators about why they keep avoiding tough votes on matters of war and peace. Batten's Warburg and Fellow University Experts Share Tips for 2021 News The first month of 2021 is nearly over, but that doesn’t mean your chance to make the new year a great one has ended. Among tips from other professors, Batten's Warburg says, "We can do the hard work. Our nation is strong and the vast majority of our citizens are determined to work together for the common good." Five Key Reforms for Congress and National Security Policy Event Our nation is reckoning with a global pandemic, a recession, deep-rooted racial injustice, and an attempted coup in our Capitol. As Americans unite to solve multiple crises, essential reforms must cover both domestic and national security policy, says Batten Professor Gerry Warburg. View All
Class of 2021: Terrell Jana ‘Always Sat in the Front Row’ News As he awaits the NFL Draft this week, Batten student and co-captain of the football team Terrell Jana (BA '21), looks back on his time at UVA, where he learned that athletes can shape public policy.
Batten Hour: “March Madness: Athletes, Activism and Policy Action,” with Terrell Jana (BA ’21) Event This special Batten Hour conversation will leverage the insights of professional athletes, activists and Batten alumni to highlight the challenges and opportunities that athletes face in promoting progress.
Alum in Action: The Education of Malcolm Brogdon News The same intellectual drive that has enabled Batten alum Malcolm Brogdon (MPP '16) to raise his game on the court motivates him to learn about—and uphold—his family's legacy of activism. In an article for Sports Illustrated, Batten's Gerry Warburg talks about Brogdon's dedication as a student.
Batten Hour: “Highlights from the New 116th Congress Legislative Effectiveness Scores,” with Craig Volden and Gerry Warburg Event Join Batten's Craig Volden, professor of public policy and politics and director of the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), and Gerry Warburg, professor of practice of public policy, for a conversation on the CEL’s recently-released legislative effectiveness scores for the 116th Congress.
Warburg Speaks on Congress and Foreign Policy as 'Top of Mind' Podcast Guest News America cannot go to war unless Congress authorizes it, but Congress has rarely taken a vote to start and end a war. On Julie Rose's "Top of Mind," Batten professor Gerry Warburg explores why Congress leaves it to presidents to expand America's global conflicts.
Warburg: Congress Must Step Up To Restore Accountability To National Security Policy News Amidst multiple crises, American lawmakers have valuable opportunities for crucial reforms. In an article for The Hill, Batten's Gerry Warburg discusses how Congress can chart a more sustainable path forward.
How Do We Restore Accountability in Congress? A UVA Policy Professor Has Ideas. News Batten professor Gerry Warburg spoke with two dozen legislators about why they keep avoiding tough votes on matters of war and peace.
Batten's Warburg and Fellow University Experts Share Tips for 2021 News The first month of 2021 is nearly over, but that doesn’t mean your chance to make the new year a great one has ended. Among tips from other professors, Batten's Warburg says, "We can do the hard work. Our nation is strong and the vast majority of our citizens are determined to work together for the common good."
Five Key Reforms for Congress and National Security Policy Event Our nation is reckoning with a global pandemic, a recession, deep-rooted racial injustice, and an attempted coup in our Capitol. As Americans unite to solve multiple crises, essential reforms must cover both domestic and national security policy, says Batten Professor Gerry Warburg.