#ElliottProud: Jenna Heavner
Jenna Heavner graduated from the Elliott School in 2023 with her M.A. in Middle East Studies. She currently works at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on their Egypt and Iraq portfolios. Prior to this, Jenna worked for the Institute of Defense & Business in North Carolina. She also interned twice in the Bureau of Near … Continue reading #ElliottProud: Jenna Heavner...
#IncomingElliott: Adam Bubanich
Adam Bubanich (he/him) an incoming Masters in Asian Studies student at the Elliott School and is the Program Coordinator for the Sigur Center for Asian Studies. He was previously the Program Coordinator for GW’s East Asian National Resource Center (NRC). In May 2021, he graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political … Continue reading #IncomingElliott: Adam Bubanich...
#WeAreElliott: Carmella Saia
Carmella Saia is a second-semester graduate student studying Security Policy Studies with a dual concentration in U.S. National Security and Science & Technology. Carmella is the President of the Security Policy Studies Student Board, promoting professional and academic excellence within the student body and prioritizing student advocacy. Additionally, Carmella is a member of the Leadership, … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Carmella Saia...
#WeAreElliott: Matthew Snow
Matthew Snow is a Global Communication grad student with a concentration in Public Diplomacy and a focus on human rights, gender equity, and global LGBTQ+ advocacy. He is a non-traditional, first generation student who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in political science and a minor in communication. … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Matthew Snow...
#ElliottProud: Jelene B. Head
Jelene B. Head is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She has lived, worked, and studied in France, Japan, & Guam. On May 15, 2012, Jelene enlisted in the U.S. Navy. She reported to U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan, in December 2012 as her first duty station. She worked as a Corpsman (Medical Assistant) under the … Continue reading #ElliottProud: Jelene B. Head...
#ElliottProud: Andrea Bair
Andrea Bair is a recent graduate of the M.A in Security Policy Studies program at the Elliott School of International Affairs, with a concentration in Transnational Security. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2021 with a degree in World Politics, minoring in International Development and Political Economy and she also studied abroad in Brussels … Continue reading #ElliottProud: Andrea Bair...
#WeAreElliott: Lydia Kiros
Lydia Kiros is a first-year Masters candidate in the M.A. in International Affairs Program at the Elliott School. She received her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Pepperdine University. She has an interest in sustainable development and gender equality with a focus in East Africa. Lydia has a diverse working experience ranging from working with … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Lydia Kiros...
#ElliottProud: Michael Searway
Michael Searway has worked across the private, non-profit, and policy sectors during his 10+ year career, primarily in the Washington, D.C. area. Throughout his varying roles, he has developed and employed research, analysis, communication, and management skills to help clients and partners make better decisions and mitigate risk. He joined Red Five as a Team … Continue reading #ElliottProud: Michael Searway...
#WeAreElliott: Ashli Boxley
Terryl Ashli Boxley graduated from the University of Tulsa in May of 2022 with a B.A. in Chinese Studies and minors in Law and in Marketing. In August of 2022, she started working at the Department of State and enrolled full-time at the Elliott School. At the Elliott School, Ashli’s concentration is China/Taiwan with the … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Ashli Boxley...
#WeAreElliott: Daria Howard
Daria Howard is a second year Masters candidate in the Global Communication program at the Elliott School, concentrating on Public Diplomacy. She received her bachelor’s degree in international service, concentrating on Peace, Security, and Conflict Resolution, from American University in 2019. She then worked at the United Nations in the Department of Global Communication as … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Daria Howard...
#WeAreElliott Catherine Reynolds
Catherine Reynolds is a Master’s Student at the Elliott School of International Affairs where she is pursuing an M.A. inInternational Affairs with a concentration in both International Security Studies and Nuclear Policy. Havingrecently graduated from a double B.A. in Global Studies and Middle East Studies, Catherine moved across thecountry to D.C. in order to pursue … Continue reading #WeAreElliott Catherine Reynolds...
#WeAreElliott: Nazrawith Tibebu
Nazrawith “Nazri” Tibebu is a first-year master’s student in the International Development Studies program at the Elliott School and plans to concentrate on Gender and Conflict. She received her bachelor’s degree in Global Studies and Peace, War, and Defense with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Nazrawith Tibebu...