Meet the Fels faculty
Taught by high-level practitioners and distinguished Penn scholars, our curriculum brings the Fels approach of context, analysis, and practice to life with real-world applications. Meet our expert instructors and learn what ignites their passion for public policy.
![Sade Olanipekun-Lewis](/sites/default/files/2023-08/folasade-olanipekun.jpg)
"I absolutely love teaching. Engaging in the discourse and talking about ideas and seeing folks have these ‘Aha!’ moments, and all in the space of good government? I’m in my bliss. I love hearing what the younger generation is thinking about, exchanging ideas, providing guidance—and then seeing them go off and do great things."
Sade Olanipekun-Lewis, Master of Government Administration ‘96, Vice President, Operating & Community Partnerships, Vantage Airport Group
![photo of John Lapinski](/sites/default/files/2023-08/fels-web-900x900_john-lapinsky.jpg)
- Faculty Director
- Robert A. Fox Professor of Political Science
- Faculty Director of the Robert A. Fox Leadership Program
News
![Photo of Dr. John Lapinski](/sites/default/files/2024-07/fels-omnia-article-john-lapinski.jpg)
Events
![Photo of a Fels student attending a Virtual Information Session](/sites/default/files/2023-08/fels-web-900x900_vis.jpg)