Jacob Blizard, Cornell University
Jacob is a fourth-year undergraduate at Cornell University studying Environment and Sustainability with a minor in Community Food Systems. Their studies are self-designed with a concentration in Environmental and Food Systems Justice, explored through political, spatial, and social lenses. They possess interdisciplinary training in the food systems sphere, where they have served as an operations […]
Maria Tokarev, Liberty University
Maria Tokarev is a dynamic individual originally from Ukraine, bringing a rich cultural perspective and multilingual background to every endeavor. Fluent in multiple languages, Maria bridges cultural and linguistic divides with ease, embodying a global mindset. As a dedicated doctoral student and aspiring law professional, Maria is passionate about exploring the intersection of law, politics, […]
Angel Gao, University of California Berkeley
Xing (Angel) Gao is an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley, pursuing a major in Legal Studies with a minor in French. Angel has a diverse research background, including studies on racial inequality, comparative evaluations of the presidencies of Joe Biden and Donald Trump, regulatory frameworks for unmanned vessels, and the innovative application of artificial intelligence […]
Valerie Ferguson, University of Texas at Austin
Valerie Ferguson is a first-year graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin, where she is working on her master’s in Global Policy Studies. Her primary focus in school is security studies and environmental policy and how these two can help to provide security from the ground up. She particularly likes to focus on […]
Michael Azimi, Brandeis University
Ashley Eduardo Espinoza, George Mason University
Ashley Eduardo Espinoza is a senior at George Mason University, majoring in Sociology with a minor in Immigration Studies. She has cultivated a strong academic and professional foundation as a research assistant at her university’s research lab, where she has contributed to articles and participated in projects focused on social stratification, higher education, and immigration. […]
Taylor Petrosino, University of South Carolina
Taylor Petrosino (she/her) is a Pre-Law student at the University of South Carolina Honors College studying Public Policy for Social Justice. She is currently interning at the Richland County Office of Community Development, and has previously worked with South Carolina Legal Services, the Office of Economic Opportunity, and the USDA’s Summer Break Cafe program. Taylor […]
Helen Yibrah, Columbia University
Helen is a junior at Columbia University studying Sustainable Development with a concentration in Sociology. Originally from Denver, she grew up surrounded by Colorado’s beautiful natural landscape which fostered her interest in environmental work. Combining her interest in the environment with social justice, Helen began to explore the broad impacts of environmental justice issues. Through […]
Andrew Flay, University of Virginia
Andrew Flay is currently a 3rd year majoring in history at the University of Virginia. He first engaged with policy analysis whilst working with the State Department at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany, publishing an issues brief on an emerging crime trend across Germany and the Benelux states. He then continued his policy work […]
Thomas Mosher, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Thomas Mosher is a current junior at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. Studying Political Science with an emphasis in World Politics accompanied by two minors in Global Studies and Middle East Studies. He has experience in research, presentations, policy writing, organizing, and electoral politics. Thomas spent time as the Climate and Criminal Justice Officer […]