Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D. is the Peter Kiewit Distinguished Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is a professor of Political Science with interdisciplinary appointments in International Studies, Human Rights, and Women’s and Gender Studies.
She has served in several university leadership roles including Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement and Chair of the UNO Political Science Department. She is a National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) Fellow and an instructor and mentor for US STRATCOM's Strategic Leadership Fellows Program.
She serves as Principal Investigator and Director of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) on Civic Engagement.
Neathery-Castro’s research and teaching examine international relations, comparative politics, and international security. Her pedagogical research focuses on global engagement, study abroad, and civic education. She holds a B.A. degree from Texas Christian University and Ph.D. from Rice University.