Biography

At the University of Pennsylvania, I studied International Relations, Hispanic Studies, and African Studies, and had the opportunity to travel and work throughout Asia and South America. My undergraduate research focused on conflict-related sexual violence and whether the manipulation of ethnic identity influenced the prevalence of sexual violence in conflict zones. Following this, I worked for the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago as a disaster responder, and then at Public Narrative, a local nonprofit organisation that works to amplify underrepresented voices and stories in the media and public discourse to bring about positive change in Chicago communities. At Cambridge, I hope to combine my academic and 'practical' interests and experiences to study political engagement, identity, and forms and concepts of protest in Africa’s Great Lakes region. I hope to learn about the construction of inclusive systems of governance, particularly in post-conflict societies, and to apply this knowledge to advocate for the rights of marginalized populations throughout my career.

Previous Education

University of Pennsylvania