Hometown: Kearny, NJ
Education: College of the Holy Cross, International Studies and German Studies
Work Experience: From September 2025 to July 2026, I worked in Kiel, Germany, as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. I assisted the lead teachers at Friedrich-Junge-Gemeinschaftsschule with their language instruction, taught lessons about American culture, led a film club, and held office hours to prepare students for their final exams. During my year abroad in Bamberg, Germany, I worked as an English Conversation Course Instructor for the University of Bamberg and as a classroom assistant at a local high school. At Holy Cross, I worked for the Office of Study Abroad as an Advising Assistant. I was responsible for answering student questions, assisting the office staff with document prep, and consolidating information. I also worked for the Office of Resident Life as both a Resident and Head Resident Assistant during my sophomore and senior years, respectively. Outside of the classroom, I am a certified Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor for the National Ski Patrol and work as an instructor for my patrol’s yearly medical course for new candidates. In addition to my work as an instructor for the NSP, I am also an Alpine Patroller.
Why I Chose MAES: I chose the MAES program because it will allow me to continue my studies while preparing me to serve the global community and make lasting societal changes. During my undergraduate studies at Holy Cross, I studied international studies and German. Through my work and study abroad experiences, I was exposed to cultures quite different from the one I grew up with. Each experience reinforced the idea that global connection and exchange are both necessary and vital to the world’s well-being. I want to work as a public servant after graduation, and the MAES program is the logical next step for my career path. This program will give me the opportunity to learn from experts in international relations while sharpening my analytical and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, the degree will serve as a springboard for a professional career in government and policy advising. I will also have the opportunity to conduct research on topics I find fascinating, such as AI policy, the rise of right-wing nationalism, and how the two impact education. Ultimately, the MAES program offers the academic rigor and policy toolkit I need to translate my passion for global exchange into a meaningful, public-service career.
Academic and Research Interests: My academic and research interests combine international education policy, transatlantic relations, and the evolving role of AI and technology in youth development and education. Broadly, I am interested in how global exchange, political ideology, and modern media impact public education, identity, and civic development—with a primary focus on Germany and its relationship with the United States.
I am deeply interested in modern German history, particularly the division and reunification of Germany, and how memory politics influences contemporary national identity. Having lived in both the United States and Germany, I have witnessed the varying responses citizens have when asked about their home country, and I hope to explore how patriotism and nationalism share common roots but eventually diverge. I have also seen AI grow as both a tool and a crutch in American and German classrooms, and I want to study its potential impact.
At Georgetown, I hope to focus my academic and research efforts on two specific points: the resurgence of right-wing political groups in the United States and Germany and how artificial intelligence is used in the classroom. I hope to study how identity politics in the two countries affects global educational exchanges, how nationalism refocuses learning goals, and the potential impacts of these changes. I also plan to study how AI is used in classrooms and the potential benefits and threats that generative platforms pose to the field of education.
By bridging my love for history and politics with forward-looking policy challenges, my goal is to use my time at Georgetown to analyze how education can best prepare future generations for a globally connected and technology-driven world while maintaining strong democratic values.