Whittier College
Department of Political Science
13406 Philadelphia Street
Whittier, CA 90608
(562)907-4200, X4371
cheldman@whittier.edu
Dr. Heldman is the newest
member of the Whittier College Political
Science Department faculty. She specializes
in political participation, consumer
activism, gender, and race in American
politics, and has published articles on the
effects of negative political advertising
and gender differences in public policy. Dr.
Heldman is currently working on a book
titled Consumer Activism in American
Politics. She has been active in “real
world” politics for two decades and is known
for involving students in the research and
practice of politics.
