Weekly discussion groups are one of the cornerstones of the Fellows Program. Each Fellow will lead a weekly 90-minute discussion with students on a current political topic. No required readings. No papers. Just lively discussions open to the entire university community. Discussion groups will take place in the GU Politics Living Room – Healy Hall G-18.
The Fellows bring their unique perspective. All we ask is that you bring yours!
Discussion Groups for Fall 2026 begin the week of September 21st. To receive information about Fall 2026 discussion groups, please fill out this form.
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Ashley Callen – Hilltop Fellow
Former General Counsel to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Co-Chair Congressional Investigations Practice, Jenner & Block
Discussion Group Topic: The Politics and Law of Government Accountability
Thursdays – 4 to 5:30 pm
Colleen Reding Mearn (C’10) – Hilltop Fellow
Head of Safeguards Enforcement and Operations, Anthropic
Discussion Group Topic: Can AI Actually Be Regulated?
Wednesdays – 4 to 5:30 PM
Sabrina Singh – Hilltop Campus
Former Deputy Press Secretary, Department of Defense. Former Deputy Press Secretary, Office of Vice President Harris
Discussion Group Topic: Politics, Power and a Polarized World
Tuesdays – 4 to 5:30 pm
Francis Suarez – Capitol Campus Fellow
Former Mayor of Miami, FL. Former President, US Conference of Mayors
Week One – September 24th, Week Two – October 8th, Week Three – October 22nd, Week Four – November 5th
Louisa Terrell – Capitol Campus Fellow
Former Assistant to President Biden and Director of Legislative Affairs, White House. Former Chief of Staff Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Discussion Group Topic: Policy and Politics: How Democrats Can Rebuild
Week One -September 30th, Week Two – October 14th, Week Three – October 28th, Week Four – November 11th