Claire Christensen, Brandeis University

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Claire Christensen (she/her) is a rising junior at Brandeis University, studying both Economics and Political Science. She has a background in both research, in mostly behavioral economics and water policy, as well as political campaigns, where she led an opposition research team for a progressive candidate in Washington State, where she is from. Her interest in […]

Hannah Jones, Boston College

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Linkedin Hannah Jones (she/her) is from Kansas City and is currently an undergraduate student at Boston College studying Political Science and International Studies with a concentration in Cooperation and Conflict Studies. Her interest in foreign policy stems from her high school coursework on Cold War-era Cuban politics and the U.S.-Cuba relationship. Hannah has previously served […]

Layla Hodge, Colorado College

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Linkedin I am an upcoming junior at Colorado College, double majoring in environmental studies and psychology. I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and am passionate about the health of the Chesapeake Bay. I decided to go to Colorado College because I wanted to experience the nature and outdoors of the western United States. I have worked […]

Margaux Harrington, Kenyon College

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Linkedin Margaux Harrington is from Cambridge, Massachusetts and is a rising sophomore at Kenyon College in Ohio. Margaux is planning to major in Political Science and International Studies, with a concentration in Public Policy. At Kenyon Margaux is a part of the Women’s Varsity Soccer team, The Kenyon Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and the Kenyon […]

Cate Longo, College of the Holy Cross

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Linkedin Cate Longo (she/her/hers) is originally from Omaha, NE and is currently a rising senior at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. She is majoring in International Studies with a geographic focus on Latin America and a thematic focus on conflict and conflict resolution with a minor in Environmental Studies. She is interested in […]

The World Health Organization

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This brief introduces the World Health Organization; its origins, objectives and relationship to the United States.

Benjamin Mason, Bowdoin College

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Linkedin Benjamin Mason is a rising Senior at Bowdoin College. He is a Mathematics and Government & Legal Studies double major. During his time at Bowdoin, he has grown interested in both international law and foreign policy, which has been facilitated by his course work. After graduating, Benjamin hopes to attend law school and one […]

Naomi Hochman, Carleton College

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Naomi (she/her/hers) is a current sophomore at Carleton College majoring in Psychology with a minor in Public Policy. Born and raised in Chicago Illinois, Naomi has held a passion for politics all her life and first volunteered for a political campaign at age 7! While Naomi is interested in many areas of social justice, she […]

Ruby Verbitsky, Hobart and William Smith

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Linkedin Ruby (She/Her) is originally from Ridgefield, CT. She has recently graduated cum laude from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with B.A. in International Relations and Dance Theory & Performance with a minor in Social Justice. During her time at the Colleges, she received the Janet Seeley Performing Arts Scholarship for Dance. She has done […]

Rachel Zhang, Boston College

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Rachel Zhang grew up in the Washington, D.C. area and is majoring in Economics at Boston College. She is specifically interested in the intersection between law, economics, and public policy. She hopes to understand the downstream effects of court decisions on both economic growth and future legislation in order to help citizens stay informed about […]