Fatima Ahmad, Columbia University
Fatima Ahmad (she/her) is a first-year undergraduate student at Columbia University planning to double major in Political Science and Middle Eastern-South Asian Studies. At Columbia University, Fatima holds a chair position in the Organization of Pakistani Students (OPS) and is a Class Representative within the Academic Success Programs (ASP). She is particularly interested in analyzing […]
Zhifan (Lesley) Zhang, George Washington University
Lesley Zhang graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in May 2021 with a degree in Bachelor of Arts and Departmental Honors in Government. Lesley is currently in her first year of MA in Asian Studies at Elliott, George Washington University, concentrating on politics and policy in Asia as well as international development. Lesley’s research focuses […]
Saleem Moinuddin, University of California-Davis
Ilma’shallah Moinuddin Chishti Syed is a recent graduate from UC Davis with a B.A. in International Relations, with a minor in Middle East South Asian studies, and concentration in ethnic conflict and global migration. Ilma is deeply invested in understanding the historical developments which underpin conflict and violence within neo and post-colonial nations. Her recent focus […]
Lauren Zou, Johns Hopkins University
Lauren Zou is currently a student at The Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a B.A. in International Studies and Economics. She has previously worked as a communications intern for Democracy International, composing social media outreach efforts, analyzing competitors, and writing research briefs. She also attended the 2021 Summer Honors Program, participating in Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro’s […]
Tom Mortimer, Loyola University Maryland
Thomas Mortimer is a junior at Loyola University Maryland studying Political Science, with minors in History and Philosophy. His primary research interest is state formation and political elites in post-colonial Sub-Saharan Africa. During his free time, he enjoys visiting United States national parks. Thomas is originally from Plymouth, Massachusetts. Linkedin
Megan Wai, Oregon State University
Megan is a master’s student in Oregon State University’s School of Public Policy. Her research interests include climate policy and natural resource management. Before joining ACE, Megan earned a B.S. in Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation biology from U.C. Davis and spent several years working in fisheries along the Columbia River. She is finding ways to […]
Kendall Baker, University of Texas-Austin
Kendall graduated in May of 2021 from The University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Psychology and highest honors. After enrolling in a science communication course, she discovered her passion for climate change. More specifically, carbon emission reductions and the transition to clean energy are subject areas that motivate her. Before applying to environmental policy […]
Brooke Rose, Santa Clara University
Brooke Rose (she/her) grew up in the foothills of Northern California and is in her final year at Santa Clara University. She is majoring in Environmental Studies and Sociology, with a minor in Spanish. While at SCU, she has focused her studies on environmental justice, food systems, and sustainable development. She has lots of experience conducting […]
William Funk, Colorado College
My name is Will Funk and I’m a senior at Colorado College majoring in History with a double minor in Spanish and Environmental Issues. My academic career has focused on the creation of environmental injustice in the Southwestern United States.
Samantha Klos, University of Michigan
Samantha grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan, and is a junior studying international studies and political science at the University of Michigan. She focuses on global health and environment, as well as political theory. She is a staff writer for the Michigan Journal of International Affairs, a student-run publication, in the Americas section. She has previously […]