Meet the Pi Sigma Alpha Staff
Tanya Schwarz, PhD
Executive Director
Prior to joining Pi Sigma Alpha in 2021, Tanya served as Director of Teaching & Learning at the American Political Science Association. She also has experience teaching at Hollins University, Loyola Marymount University, and California Institute of the Arts. Tanya earned her PhD in political science from the University of California, Irvine and is committed to working towards a more equitable and just academy.
Erika Kotroba
Member Support Specialist
Erika joined Pi Sigma Alpha as the Member Support Specialist in June 2021. Prior to that, she worked in operations for an online K-12 school after receiving her Master's degree in Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Having worked and interned in various education organizations, she is passionate about supporting students of all backgrounds and experiences!