Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science & International Affairs

Yao is a doctoral student in Political Science at the University of Georgia, with a primary research focus on American politics. Her research examines American political institutions, with particular interest in executive politics, administrative rulemaking, and interbranch relations.

Education +

MA in Public Management, Johns Hopkins University, 2022

BA in Law, China University of Political Science and Law, 2021

BA in Public Affairs Administration, China University of Political Science and Law, 2021

More About +

Yao was born in China and moved to Georgia to study at UGA. Alongside her academic pursuits, she discovers comfort and creativity in the world of photography.

Research Interests +

American Political Institutions

Bureaucratic Politics

Administrative Rulemaking

Executive Politics

Interbranch Relations

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