Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

Education: Pepperdine University, B.A. International Studies, Minor in German

Academic & Research Interests: Diplomacy, Private Public Partnerships, NATO, Space Policy, EU Political Trends- Nationalism following the 2015 Open Door Policy, Islam

Work Experience: Pepperdine University International Programs Office- Global Fellows Ambassador; Insititute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)- Energy, Climate , and Environment Intern working on the Scenarios Forum 2022 held in Laxenburg, Austria; Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA) under DoD Policy- International Engagement Intern; United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Intern for Global Development Lab; Sarah Lawrence Summer Science Research Program- Archival Researcher in Molecular Genetics Laboratory studying the founders of the Cell Theory

Why I chose MAGES: MAGES will allow me to connect my interests regarding military diplomacy, the German language, and politics through its interdisciplinary approach which propels forward-leaning research. The MAGES curriculum is also bolstered through its emphasis on networking and gaining valuable work experience. These are some of the reasons why I am thrilled to participate in the world-renowned institution for studying foreign policy.