Meet the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future Spring 2026 Fellows cohort. Our Fellows spend the semester leading study groups, as well as hosting office hours, roundtable discussions, and dozens of bi-partisan CPF political conversations and conferences throughout the year.

Mark Campbell

GOP Campaign Strategist

“Sexism? Fascism? Socialism? Capitalism? American Democracy Today”
Wednesdays, 2-4PM

Yemisi Egbewole

Former Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Biden White House Press Office

“Inside the Ecosystem: How Washington D.C. Actually Works”
Tuesdays, 4-6PM

Garret Graves

Former United States Representative (R-LA)

“Focused on Outcomes: Overcoming Political Polarization – From Disasters to the AI Revolution”
Feb. 5, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 11; 12-2PM

Seema Mehta

Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times

“Politics, Polls, and Punditry — the Inner Workings of Modern-Day Campaigns”
Wednesdays, 5-7PM