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#WeAreElliott: Carolina Dutra Botti

#WeAreElliott: Carolina Dutra Botti

Carol is a second-year Masters student in the M.A. in International Affairs program at the Elliott School, concentrating on Global Gender Policy. She received her bachelor’s degree in International Security and Conflict Resolution at San Diego State University in 2021. Carol is originally from Brazil and speaks Portuguese and Spanish fluently. She is particularly interested … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Carolina Dutra Botti...

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#WeAreElliott: George William Magera

#WeAreElliott: George William Magera

George Magera graduated from Uganda Christian University with a Bachelor of Logistics Management in 2018. He is currently pursuing a Master of International Policy and Practice degree with a concentration in Security. In 2018, he was elected Leader of the Peoples Progressive Party-Uganda (a political party in opposition in Uganda), working and campaigning to champion … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: George William Magera...

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#ElliottProud: Sharon Yen

#ElliottProud: Sharon Yen

Sharon Yen is a Sr. Financial Institution Policy Analyst within the Federal Reserve Board’s Financial Reporting and Control section, overseeing the quarterly and annual financial reporting process of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks and consolidated financial results that are audited and published publicly. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting, … Continue reading #ElliottProud: Sharon Yen...

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#WeAreElliott: Sebastián E. Reyes

#WeAreElliott: Sebastián E. Reyes

Sebastián Eduardo Reyes is the Operations Lead for the Elliott School’s Student Services Division. He also oversees the logistics and planning for the Leadership, Ethics, And Practice (LEAP) Initiative and the Elliott School Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI). Sebastián is also the Coordinator for the U.S. Foreign Policy Summer Program (USFPSP) and the … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Sebastián E. Reyes...

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#ElliottProud: Hilary H. Taft

#ElliottProud: Hilary H. Taft

Hilary Hambrick Taft is USAID’s Technical Specialist for Youth Issues in the Inclusive Development Hub. Hilary began her career in rural Guatemala as an educator at a community development center where she launched two social enterprises which still generate funds for the center’s scholarship program. Upon return to the US, Hilary worked with the Nashville, … Continue reading #ElliottProud: Hilary H. Taft...

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#WeAreElliott: Onyinye Ijeh

#WeAreElliott: Onyinye Ijeh

Onyinye “Onyi” Ijeh is a second-year M.A. candidate studying Global Communication at the Elliott School of International Affairs, with a concentration in Public Diplomacy. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia in Foreign Affairs, studying international relations theory. Before grad school, Onyi worked many odd jobs, as a legal assistant at a … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Onyinye Ijeh...

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#WeAreElliott: Holiday Traditions

#WeAreElliott: Holiday Traditions

To celebrate the diverse traditions of our community, we asked Elliott School students, faculty, and staff to share some of their favorite holiday traditions. On behalf of the Graduate Admissions Office, we are pleased to wish you Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2023! Carese BatesProgram Manager, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Lecturer, Part-time … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Holiday Traditions...

George Washington University
#ElliottExpert: Hope Harrison

#ElliottExpert: Hope Harrison

Hope M. Harrison is Professor of History and International Affairs. She served as Director for European and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council for 1 year and was the Director of the Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies for 4 years. Dr. Harrison has written two books about the Berlin Wall and created … Continue reading #ElliottExpert: Hope Harrison...

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#WeAreElliott: Jasmine Coombs

#WeAreElliott: Jasmine Coombs

Jasmine Coombs received her bachelors in Global Studies from the University of Toledo. She is currently a second-year Masters candidate in International Development Studies. Before pursuing her masters, Jasmine served in the Peace Corps in Peru as a Youth Development volunteer which inspired her to pursue a concentration in gender and education. She is currently … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Jasmine Coombs...

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#ElliottExpert: Maryam Zarnegar Deloffre

#ElliottExpert: Maryam Zarnegar Deloffre

Maryam Zarnegar Deloffre, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Humanitarian Action Initiative at the Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University. Her research and publications examine humanitarian governance; humanitarian and non-governmental organization (NGO) accountability; NGO interactions; and human security and global health governance. Deloffre currently serves on the … Continue reading #ElliottExpert: Maryam Zarnegar Deloffre...

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#WeAreElliott: Sara Wolverson

#WeAreElliott: Sara Wolverson

Sara Wolverson graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a dual bachelor’s degree in English and Theater and then completed a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting at the University of Wisconsin. As an actor, film producer and teacher, she has collaborated with artists from numerous countries in Asia, Latin America and Europe … Continue reading #WeAreElliott: Sara Wolverson...

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#ElliottExpert: Moses Kansanga

#ElliottExpert: Moses Kansanga

Dr. Moses Kansanga is an Assistant Professor of Geography and International Affairs at the George Washington University. His research explores questions at the intersection of agriculture and natural resource management using community-based and participatory approaches. In the past decade, Dr. Kansanga’s research has focused on co-generating contextual solutions to complex socioecological issues in the Global … Continue reading #ElliottExpert: Moses Kansanga...