Stella Rouse

Stella Rouse is the director of the Hispanic Research Center and professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. Her research examines how identities inform political attitudes, policy preferences, and institutional outcomes, focusing primarily on Latinos and young generations. She is the author or coauthor of three books: Latinos in the Legislative Process: Interests and Influence, The Politics of Millennials: Political Beliefs and Policy Preferences of America’s Most Diverse Generation, and Citizens of the World: Political Engagement and Policy Attitudes of Millennials across the Globe. She has published articles on Latino representation in congressional committees, the mobilizing effect of female candidates in midterm elections, how generational and/or ethnic identities influence attitudes about climate change, COVID-19, and federal aid deservingness after natural disasters and immigration; as well as the role of religion on the political attitudes of Latinos, African Americans, and whites. Prior to joining ASU in 2023, Rouse spent 15 years at the University of Maryland, including three years as director of the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement (2019-2022). A native of Colombia, she immigrated to Florida at age 2 and is a fluent Spanish speaker and writer.