William G. Howell

William G. Howell

Keynote Speaker: Political Science Scholar & Academic Leader; Inaugural Dean at Johns Hopkins School of Government & Policy; Author of "Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy"

William G. Howell Biography

William G. Howell serves as the inaugural dean of the School of Government and Policy at Johns Hopkins University, where he also holds an appointment in the Department of Political Science. The School of Government and Policy, based at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., focuses on developing evidence-based policy solutions to address major challenges in American government and public policy. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Howell was the founding director of the Center for Effective Government and the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the University of Chicago, with appointments in the Harris School of Public Policy, the Department of Political Science, and the College.

Howell is recognized for his scholarship on American political institutions, executive power, separation of powers, democratic reform, and the U.S. presidency. He is the author or co-author of several books, including "Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy," "Relic: How the Constitution Undermines Effective Government–And Why We Need a More Powerful Presidency," "The Wartime President: Executive Influence and the Nationalizing Politics of Threat," "Thinking about the Presidency: The Primacy of Power," "While Dangers Gather: Congressional Checks on Presidential War Powers," and "Power without Persuasion: The Politics of Direct Presidential Action." Howell co-authored "Trajectory of Power: The Rise of the Strongman Presidency" with Terry Moe, examining the historical expansion of presidential power and its implications for American democracy.

Howell is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Academy of Sciences and Letters, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a former fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He has received several academic awards, including the Legacy Award for research on executive politics, the William Riker Award for best book in political economy, the D.B. Hardeman Prize for best book on Congress, the Richard Neustadt Award for best book on the American presidency, and the E.E. Schattschneider Award for best dissertation in American politics. His research has been supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the Smith Richardson Foundation, the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, the Democracy Fund, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Bradley Foundation.

Howell's research interests include separation of powers, the institutional foundations of effective government, and threats to democracy. Before joining Johns Hopkins, he held faculty positions at the University of Chicago, Harvard University, and the University of Wisconsin. Howell earned a doctorate in political science from Stanford University. His career spans research, scholarship, and academic leadership in the fields of American government, executive power, and public policy.

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William G. Howell Videos

What Remains Unanswered After The 2020 Election, with William Howell
Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy: Prof. William Howell
The American Presidency in a Time of COVID, featuring William Howell

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William G. Howell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Political Science, Political and Professors. The estimated speaking fee range to book William G. Howell for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. William G. Howell generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Josep Colomer, David French and Akhil Amar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling William G. Howell for an upcoming event.

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William G. Howell Videos

What Remains Unanswered After The 2020 Election, with William Howell
Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy: Prof. William Howell
The American Presidency in a Time of COVID, featuring William Howell
  • How do I book William G. Howell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like William G. Howell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for William G. Howell, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for William G. Howell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book William G. Howell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for William G. Howell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire William G. Howell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does William G. Howell speak about?

    William G. Howell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political Science, Political, Professors, History, Research & Exploration, Author, Government, Education, Strategic Leadership, Education Reform and Executive Leadership.
  • Where does William G. Howell travel from?

    William G. Howell generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for William G. Howell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like William G. Howell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book William G. Howell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host William G. Howell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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