Aubrey Gibson is a senior at Virginia Tech studying Political Science with a focus in National Security and minoring in Organizational Leadership. She was born and raised right outside Washington, DC in the Northern VA area which is where her passion for understanding politics to better help those in need originally sparked. She is particularly interested in human rights both Internationally and domestically as well as how policy can identify, prevent, and mitigate infringement upon human rights. Aubrey has gained previous research experience with international policy through past internships and the nature of her coursework. Additionally, Aubrey volunteers for her college as an Ambassador and enjoys helping new students acclimate and feel welcomed while supporting the assistant dean through various research roles. In her free time, Aubrey enjoys reading, traveling, and various outdoor activities such as skiing and scuba-diving. She hopes to travel much more after graduating in the spring and is excited for the future.