Anna Gordon
Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
Anna Gordon is the assistant director for the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University. She oversees the management and execution of the Initiative’s strategic efforts; manages supervision and support for Initiative staff; and provides high-level operational and administrative support to the Initiative’s director. Anna previously served as the Initiative's program director and projects coordinator. Prior to Georgetown, she was the associate editor of Education for Justice, a project of the Center of Concern. Anna has a master's degree in social work from The Catholic University of America.
Email: anna.misleh@georgetown.edu
April 3, 2025
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Christopher White is joining the Initiative team in July 2025 as Associate Director for Strategic Engagement and Senior Fellow.
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October 27, 2022
What is the Good Life Now? Event
If you are a young adult living in Washington, DC, or another city in the United States, how can you find purpose when politics seem irreconcilably divisive, church leaders seem out of touch, personal and systemic challenges seem insurmountable, and…
Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life Georgetown Unit
The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life is a unique effort to promote dialogue on Catholic social thought and national and global issues, build bridges across political, religious, and ideological lines, and encourage a new…
Faith, Discernment, and Democracy: Young People and the 2024 Election Video
As the United States approaches the presidential election in November, what are the responsibilities of faithful citizens and voters, especially young adults? Does our faith compel us to vote for a particular candidate? What does it mean to have a…
Young Adults in this Election Year: Rebuilding Broken Trust in Institutions and Leaders Video
As the United States faces a divisive presidential election in November 2024, there is a crisis of trust in our nation, especially among young people. Younger generations are losing trust in government, economic institutions, media, and organized…
How Will Young People Shape the 2024 Election and the Election Shape Our Future? Video
Young people, especially young people of faith, may be decisive in the November 2024 United States presidential election. Young voters, and all of us, face fundamental issues of life and death, war and peace, who moves ahead and who gets left behind…
A Listening Church in a Divided Nation with Cardinal Wilton Gregory Video
The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, Leadership Roundtable, the Jesuitical podcast from America Media came together to host a podcast and dialogue with Cardinal Wilton Gregory at the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit. Cardinal…
How Can We Live Faithfully in Our Personal, Professional, and Political Lives? Video
As the U.S. election season heats up, hostility and division are everywhere, paralyzing political life and too often preventing real movement addressing serious challenges such as poverty, protection of the most vulnerable, and climate change. Yet…
Young Catholics, Work, and Labor in the New Economy Video
Young workers in the United States are wrestling with how their jobs affect their finances, relationships, and personal beliefs and values. What does work mean for young people in an economy that is dramatically changing how we work, where we work…
What is the Good Life Now? Video
If you are a young adult living in Washington, DC, or another city in the United States, how can you find purpose when politics seem irreconcilably divisive, church leaders seem out of touch, personal and systemic challenges seem insurmountable, and…
Young Catholics and Climate Change Video
The climate crisis is a global challenge threatening both the natural world and the poor around the world. In the United States and in other nations, young people are leading the response to “the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor” through…
What Is Going on with Latino Voters? Video
Few things are more important and less understood than the votes and values of Latinos in U.S. politics. Latinos in the United States do not form a monolithic community, with diverse religious, economic, cultural, and ideological backgrounds. Yet…
Social Media: Real Connection or the Illusion of Communication? Video
Pope Francis asked The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington to bring together young people to reflect on the call in his powerful encyclical letter, Fratelli Tutti, to build a culture of encounter, friendship, and solidarity.
The Roman Catholic…
Who Is My Neighbor? Video
More than 2,000 years ago, Jesus was asked, “Who is my neighbor?” and responded with the memorable parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37). Pope Francis made Jesus’ response the centerpiece of his powerful encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. This…
Young and Latino Leaders on Immigration: Continuing Challenges, New Urgency, Time for Action Video
This urgent United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Georgetown University gathering brought together young, diverse leaders from the border, on policy, in the Church, and from the immigrant community at a time of conflict and crises…
Black Women and Criminal (In)justice Video
In June 2020, the killing of George Floyd—along with the killings of Breonna Taylor and countless other black and brown people—sparked a national uprising and reckoning for racial justice and police reform in the United States. Dialogue…