Staff
Rosalie Rubio, Associate Director, Centennial Center
Rosalie Rubio serves as Associate Director of the Centennial Center for Public Affairs. In her role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the Centennial Center’s 13 grant programs and provides planning and support for the annual meetings of APSA’s Institute for Civically Engaged Research. She received her BA in Global Studies and Peace, War, and Defense at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her PhD in Political Science from George Washington University. As a scholar, her research examines authoritarian politics, civil-military relations, and the implications of security policy on governance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In her free time, Rosalie is a stand-up comic and enjoys going to comedy shows, concerts, and bookstores. You can contact her at RRubio@apsanet.org
Samantha Wirth, Program Manager, Centennial Center & International Programs
Samantha Wirth serves as the Program Associate for the Centennial Center and International Programs. In her role, she supports the Centennial Center’s grant and award programs alongside APSA’s international initiatives, with special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining APSA in 2022, Samantha worked in public policy and nonprofit development in New York City. She received her MSc Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics and her BA in Global Studies from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame. In her free time Samantha enjoys ceramics, listening to new music, and hosting board game nights with friends. You can contact her at swirth@apsanet.org