About Us
'24-'25 cohort
Shengdi (Esther)
Ge '26
Esther is dual majoring in International Relations and PPE. Her interests are diverse, but they all stem from her personal background. As an international student from Beijing, Esther is deeply interested in comparative studies that examine the legal and political dynamics between China and other regimes. As a woman scholar, Esther is passionate about advancing women’s rights and promoting gender security, and she hopes that one day she will be able to proudly present herself as a feminist scholar and contribute to meaningful changes in these areas.
Olivia Licata '25
Olivia (she/her) is a senior dual majoring in International Relations and Public Policy. She is interested in understanding how U.S. foreign policy can effectively advance human welfare, promote ethical practices, and foster collaborative international partnerships. In the future, Olivia hopes to create policies that promote human security around the world. When Olivia is not researching, you can find her hiking, painting, or dancing with her friends.
Kaitlyn Seever '25
Kaitlyn is a senior pursuing a dual major in Government and Economics. She is passionate about the intersection of evolving technology and human security. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys hiking, reading, and skiing.
Xristina Zogopoulou '25
Xristina (she/her) is a senior studying International Relations and Psychology. She is interested in human security, migration and asylum seeking, with a focus on gender. In her free time she loves to dance and spend time in nature.
About Us
'23-'24 cohort
BaoChau Le '24
BaoChau is a senior dual majoring in Biology and Government. She is interested in how gender and securities affect women/young children’s ability to access adequate healthcare and what implementation programs work the best to provide said healthcare. When she's not doing research she loves to play farm simulation games to escape from all the depressive readings she encounters!
Tom Inouye '26
Tom (he/she) is a sophomore at CMC majoring in International Relations. He is particularly interested human security, gender & sexuality studies, and colonization studies. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, cooking, and competing on CMC’s MUN team.
Jocelyn Livier '24
Jocelyn (she/her/ella) is a senior studying international relations. She focuses on the impacts climate change has on developing nations and minority groups. She is extremely passionate about the use of clean technology to help alleviate the burden of climate change on said groups. During her off time, she enjoys backpacking, kayaking, and walking her 8-year old pug, Myloh!
Diana Zhou '26
Diana (she/her) is a sophomore at CMC studying International Relations and German. She is a research fellow with the Keck and Gould Center and enjoys finding authentic Chinese eateries around town!
About Us
'22-'23 cohort
Sawyer Bannister
Sawyer (she/her) is a graduating senior at CMC majoring in International Relations and Middle East Studies. She is primarily interested in human security, particularly gender issues within security, such as Women, Peace, and Security.
Margo Cohen
Margo (she/her) is a rising junior at CMC majoring in Government and International Relations. Primarily interested in human security, intelligence, and counterterrorism. In her free time, Margo enjoys reading and sketching.
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Eliza Friend
Eliza (she/her) is a rising senior at CMC majoring in International Relations, with an emphasis in Security Studies. She is a Research Assistant at the Keck Center and enjoys playing and watching sports in her spare time.
Sonja Woolley
Sonja (she/her) is a rising senior at CMC majoring in International Relations. She is most interested in elevating the stories of trans, non-binary, and queer folks in IR fields. At CMC, she is a team manager at the Roberts Environmental Center and is an avid photographer.