Stella grew up in Jamaica Plain, Boston and is now a freshman at Boston University studying International Relations and Environmental Policy. She enjoys writing and research, and contributes to the BU International Relations Review as a Staff Writer, focusing mainly on global environmental issues. In her free time Stella likes to spend time outdoors, whether hiking, skiing, sailing, running, or rowing. She cares deeply about nature and environmental conservation, and hopes that her work can contribute to a more sustainable future.