Susannah Barnes

Susannah Petitt is an accomplished program manager and media relations coordinator at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, focusing on fiscal and labor policy since June 2022. With extensive experience in media relations, Susannah has successfully increased media hits for scholars by 27% and contributed as a writer for Young Voices. Previous roles include serving as an MA Fellow at Mercatus Center's Academic & Student Programs, where research focused on authoritarian regimes and propaganda, and an intern at the American Enterprise Institute, where media coverage was successfully secured in major outlets like Financial Times and Associated Press. Susannah also gained significant editorial experience as Executive Administrative Editor at the Grove City College Journal of Law and Public Policy, driving a notable increase in journal funds and social media engagement. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Economics from George Mason University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Grove City College.