Hometown: Savannah, Georgia

Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, BS in International Affairs and Modern Language (Spanish)

Academic & Research Interests: The EU and the Western Balkans, Post-Soviet States, Democratic Backsliding, Political Violence, Human Rights, Language Politics

Work Experience: Inter, Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development in Belgrade, Serbia; VSFS Language Intern, Foreign Service Institute

Why I chose MAGES: While I pursued my BS in International Affairs, I started to realize that my main academic interests were found in the context of European studies and politics. Having taken a few classes, I knew I wanted to continue studying the topic after graduating college. What ultimately drew me to MAGES was its interdisciplinary nature as well as its supportive community.