As firearm injuries continue to claim lives, especially among our children and teenagers, it is crucial to convene experts…
In 2022, the Department of Justice ended its China Initiative — a strategy to counter Chinese espionage and threats to U.S…
Laura Hotze
Laura Hotze is the assistant director of events at the Baker Institute. In coordination with events and administration staff, she plans and executes receptions, lectures, conferences, and panel discussions that showcase research on public policy issues. She thrives on creating memorable moments and productive environments for Baker Institute staff, members, and esteemed guests.
Hotze joined the institute in 2018 as a former wedding and events coordinator. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in event management from Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston.
Nathan P. Jones, Ph.D., is a nonresident scholar in drug policy and Mexico studies at the Baker Institute and an associate…
To complement its native workforce, the United States relies on millions of migrants: naturalized citizens, legal permanent…
Kelsey Norman, Ph.D., is a fellow for the Middle East at Rice University’s Baker Institute and director of the Women’s…
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Ph.D., is a fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute. His research focuses on U.S.-Iran…