Professor Linda McKie is Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy and Professor of Social and Public Policy. She joined King's College London in January 2022 from the University of Edinburgh. Read Linda McKie's full profile.
Professor Brooke Rogers is Deputy Executive Dean and Vice Dean (People & Planning) for the faculty. She is also a Professor of Behavioural Science and Security in the Department of War Studies. Read Brooke Rogers' full profile.
Professor Cathy McIlwaine is Vice Dean (Research). She is also Professor of Geography in the School of Global Affairs. Read Cathy McIlwaine's full profile.
Professor Rob Francis is Vice Dean (Education & Students) for the faculty. He is also a Professor of Urban Ecology and Society and he conducts educational research and scholarship, particularly around assessment and feedback. Read Rob Francis's full profile.
Dr Elisa Cavatorta is Vice Dean (International) and Associate Professor (Reader) in Economics in the Department of Political Economy within the School of Politics and Economics. Read Elisa Cavatorta’s full profile.
Professor Katherine Brickell is Associate Dean (Impact & Innovation) for the faculty. She is also Professor of Urban Studies in the Department of Geography. Read Katherine Brickell's full profile.
Professor Jelke Boesten is Associate Dean of Doctoral Studies. She is also Professor in Gender and Development. Read Jelke Boesten's full profile.
Professor Huw Davies is Associate Dean (Professional Education, Online Education & CPD). He is also Professor of British Military History in the School of Security Studies. Read Huw Davies's full profile.
Dr Benedetta Voltolini is Interim Associate Dean (Student Success). She is also Senior Lecturer in European Foreign Policy.
Dr Sam DeCanio is Associate Dean (Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement). He is also Reader in Political Economy.
Dr Keith Smith is Associate Dean (Education Transformation). He is also Lecturer in International Politics Education.
Dr Jonathan Leader Maynard is Associate Dean (People and Culture). He is also Senior Lecturer in International Politics/ Political Science.
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