Daniel Bessner currently holds the Joff Hanauer Honors Professorship in Western Civilization at the University of Washington. He is a member of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and was previously the Anne H.H. and Kenneth B.
As the Communications & Events Support Specialist at the Simpson Center, Shelby designs, finalizes, and circulates promotional materials for all upcoming events and programs, maintains the organization's physical and digital media archives, and manages the Simpson Center website.