Lucas is a rising 3rd-year undergraduate student at George Washington University. He is currently a University Honors student majoring in International Affairs and minoring in Computer Science/Economics. Lucas has a keen interest in Sub-Saharan African affairs, having gained experience through prior college courses, intern research, and events. Previously to his work at ACE, Lucas was a contract intern at the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and an intern at the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST). These positions allowed him to interact with with various people who have worked in his field in Africa and to engage with material relevant to the developments on the continent. Previously, Lucas has conducted research and written on intra-African ethnic conflicts, Sub-Saharan African dictatorial reigns, Brazilian indigenous populations, and U.S.-Africa foreign policy. Lucas is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and is studying French and Swahili. In his free time, he enjoys reading, running, and watching soccer.