Colva Weissenstein

Program Manager, American Studies

Colva Weissenstein is the Program Manager of the American Studies Program at Georgetown. Colva is the first point of contact between American Studies and other offices within the University, prospective and current students, faculty, and alumni. Colva manages the financials, administration, coordinates study abroad, and does event planning for American Studies, including field trips. Additionally, she assists with AMST 304 and 305, the senior thesis seminar. 

Colva has a BA in English from George Mason University, and an MA from the Communication, Culture and Technology Program at Georgetown. She has been affiliated with American Studies and working with seniors producing theses since 2010.

Colva’s research interests include cultural studies and film, particularly horror. She likes working with students, problem solving, writing, long walks, and looking at flowers.