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Building Trust Through Diplomacy

 Jiahe Huo
Jiahe Huo
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Jiahe Huo

Jiahe Huo is a junior studying Economics at William & Mary. An international student from China, she has a deep interest in exploring politics and interpersonal dynamics. Beyond her studies in economics, she is eager to pursue knowledge across various fields.
 Elaine Ji
Elaine Ji
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Elaine Ji

Elaine is a junior at W&M studying Government and minoring in Data Science. She is interested in frameworks of intersectionality and the effects of cynicism on political behavior. She hopes to combine her interests in politics and data together for her own future research.
 Anders Johnson
Anders Johnson
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Anders Johnson

Anders is a sophomore at William & Mary. Anders is pursuing a degree in Government and is passionate about politics and history.
 Meghan Allmond
Meghan Allmond
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Meghan Allmond

As a Government major with a Creative Writing minor, Meghan is interested in using her skills to elevate political engagement and discourse. She looks forward to learning about the mechanisms of diplomacy employed both domestically and internationally.

 Ahn HongJin
Ahn HongJin
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Ahn HongJin

 Analiese Keller
Analiese Keller
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Analiese Keller

Analiese is a junior majoring in Government and minoring in Biology at William & Mary. Growing up in a military family, Analiese moved around the U.S. before graduating from West Springfield High School in the NoVa area. In addition to her studies at W&M, Analiese works as a research intern for the U.S. Army War College’s Strategic Studies Institute in the Study of Internal Conflict sector. She is interested in the fields of international politics, national security, intelligence, and political psychology. Analiese is also a part of William and Mary’s Women’s Club Rugby, Creative Writing, Flat Hat Internship Program, John Quincy Adams Society, and Catholic Campus Ministries. 
 Francesca Davis
Francesca Davis
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Francesca Davis

Francesca is a sophomore and a student athlete as part of the varsity women's tennis team. She comes from Berkshire, in the UK, and is participating in the DC Program for January 2025. She is a government major and a philosophy minor, looking to go to law school or potentially find a job in US or UK government after college. In her free time, Francesca enjoy sports writing, and is a part of the William and Mary Sports Blog where she researches and writes about Tribe Athletics. She love playing all sports, especially tennis and field hockey.
 Aamya Cheeseboro
Aamya Cheeseboro
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Aamya Cheeseboro

Aamya is a junior at William & Mary from Hampton, VA, currently completing a degree in sociology with a concentration in Criminology, Law, and Society. With plans of attending law school after completing her undergraduate degree, she finds interest in the government and law. She hopes that this experience will deepen her understanding of the field. Aamya is particularly enthusiastic about how her experiences in D.C. will enrich her education and provide practical insights that will be instrumental in her future legal career. Through networking and engaging with the community, she aims to build a solid foundation for her goals in the legal profession.
 Christian Cole
Christian Cole
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Christian Cole

 Addison Lindley
Addison Lindley
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Addison Lindley

Addison is a sophomore at the College of William & Mary with intentions to study Philosophy with a minor in Economics. Outside of her academics, she is a member of the W&M Tribe Dance Team, serving additional roles as the team’s financial manager and choreographer. Moreover, she is a dedicated member of the VA Gamma Chapter of the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, a literacy tutor for The Arc of Greater Williamsburg, and a volunteer for Activate America’s postcard campaigns. In her spare time, Addison, a native of Rochester, NY, enjoys biking around Colonial Williamsburg, baking new recipes, and participating in intramural sports. Addison is enthusiastic to participate in the DC Winter Seminar Program this coming January, and grateful for this amazing opportunity. 
 Nadia Khan
Nadia Khan
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Nadia Khan

Nadia Khan is a junior at William & Mary from Richmond, VA, double majoring in International Relations and Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies (REES). She is a student leader, performer, and choreographer for Orchesis Modern Dance Company, and she spends time volunteering as an ESL tutor at a local high school in association with a W&M research lab, Aprendiendo Juntos. Furthering her REES education, Nadia had the opportunity to study abroad this summer in Lithuania and research modern paganism in the region. Additionally, Nadia is a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha national political science honors society. In her free time, she enjoys canvassing with the W&M YoungDems, reading fantasy novels, and drawing.
 Lauren Leister
Lauren Leister
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Lauren Leister

Lauren is a sophomore studying Economics and Public Policy at William & Mary. She is originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her passion for both subjects developed throughout high school, and she has enjoyed having the ability to dive deeper into different areas of both fields thus far at W&M. Her career goals working at the Federal Reserve or in another area of the federal government to have an impact on the policy that shapes our economy. In her free time on campus, Lauren enjoys working as a group fitness/cycling instructor, sitting on the Undergraduate Honor Council, and being a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. Outside of working, studying, and extracurricular's, she enjoys reading, running, watching Philadelphia sports, and hanging out with her friends. Lauren is excited to immerse herself in the D.C. culture and take advantage of the opportunities presented to her.
 Alexis McClure
Alexis McClure
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Alexis McClure

Alexis is originally from Washington state but moved to Virginia in 2018 in the middle of high school. After taking an interest in political science, Alexis applied and was accepted to William & Mary to earn a bachelor of arts degree in government. She is now a senior at W&M with a keen interest in international law and human rights advocacy. Alexis is deeply committed to human rights advocacy, aspiring to work with the International Justice Mission or the U.S. Department of State to help advance justice and ethical governance. Outside of academics and work, Alexis enjoys watercolor painting and playing the piano. She is also actively involved in her church as a worship leader and young adult group leader, and she leads the senior girls' small group with the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at William & Mary.
 Jillian Dalrymple
Jillian Dalrymple
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Jillian Dalrymple

Jillian is a senior studying biology and chemistry, with a career path in agricultural research. Over the summer she completed an internship in Tennessee conducting data collection and analysis on diseases of corn, wheat, soybean, and cotton. This included nematode sampling and processing, fungus identification using selective media, collection of crop stress data through remote sensing, and extension work with local west TN farmers. She is also active with the botany department at W&M as an assistant for the W&M Herbarium and Arboretum Project. Currently, she is on the Community Forest Management Project for Milpa Alta, Mexico, which is a project using botanical collections to develop a dichotomous key for the Indigenous People of Milpa Alta to monitor biodiversity on their ancestral lands. Jillian is also a Resident Assistant and statistics tutor at the W&M TutorZone, where she loves helping students build community and excel in their studies.

Outside of research, Jillian loves volunteering, hiking, and music. She spent the summer of 2022 working for the nonprofit Easter Seals at their summer camp for disabled individuals near Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia. She also spends time singing for a volunteer band called the SongMasters which provides free musical entertainment for seniors in nursing homes all over northern Virginia. While in TN she was active with the Jackson Friends of Oldtime Music, and currently she is in the Appalachian Music Ensemble where she plays clawhammer banjo.

 Kennedy Liverpool
Kennedy Liverpool
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Kennedy Liverpool

Kennedy is a sophomore at William and Mary currently pursuing a degree in government. She is originally born in El Paso, Texas but has lived all around the world, including Korea and Germany. She is a member of Ebony Expression Gospel Choir and Minorities Against the Climate Crisis, an environmental organization with the aim to bring awareness and solutions to the climate driven issues that affect minority populations across the world.
 Kailee Renee Miller
Kailee Renee Miller
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Kailee Renee Miller

Kailee Miller is a dedicated senior at William and Mary majoring in sociology and minoring in psychology. She is interested in attending law school after graduating in May 2025, and dreams of owning a law firm of her own one day. She is the president of the Minority Pre-Law Association at William and Mary and has been interning for the Law Office of Gordon Klugh in Williamsburg, Virginia since 2023. Kailee is excited to see what the future has in store for her and is excited to attend the "Building Trust Through Diplomacy" Washington DC winter seminar to learn more about how diplomacy can be used to bridge countries together.
 Sara Munson
Sara Munson
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Sara Munson

Sara is a current sophomore at William & Mary pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations. She is from Alexandria, Virginia and participating in William & Mary's DC Winter Seminar Program in 2025. She is involved in many activities at William & Mary such as CHAARG, a women’s workout group, and is on the Special Events Committee for Alma Mater Productions, where she assists in planning events for students on campus. Sara is also a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, and a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She is enrolled in the Building Trust Through Diplomacy course and is interested in learning about how diplomacy shapes state interactions and how states can minimize misunderstandings.
 John Powers
John Powers
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John Powers

John Powers is a junior public policy major hailing from Brooklyn, NY. He is passionate about civil liberties and the American legal system. During the summer of 2024, John interned for The Federalist Society, where he conducted research on federal legislation and high-profile Supreme Court cases. On campus, he serves as an officer for the Undergraduate Moot Court Society and is the chief opinions writer for The Flat Hat. John also spends his time supporting students in his capacities as a freshman year resident assistant and CHAP student advisor. He plans on pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree at the college before attending law school. John is thrilled to study in Washington, D.C. this winter.
 Mia Rose Ryan
Mia Rose Ryan
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Mia Rose Ryan

Mia is a junior majoring in Public Policy and minoring in Public Health with a focus on Health Equity and Justice at William & Mary. She is currently the President of the Lutheran Student Association at the College and also shoots film photography for William & Mary Radio's magazine, VinylTap. She is also a supervisor at Kilwin's in downtown Williamsburg. She is interested in healthcare reform and plans to get her Masters in Public Policy through the accelerated program at the College. In her free time, she loves reading, shooting film photography, and spending time with her cat, Penny.
 Sarah Schulte
Sarah Schulte
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Sarah Schulte

 Cara Soscie
Cara Soscie
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Cara Soscie

Cara is a current sophomore at William & Mary and is participating in William & Mary’s DC Winter Seminar Program in Winter 2025. She is a Government major and an Environmental Science and Policy minor. She is involved in the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega and is passionate about getting involved in community service and engagement. Cara is treasurer of the W&M Composting Club, which educates local Williamsburg elementary school students on composting and other environmental topics. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi, Fraternity for Women at W&M, serving on the sisterhood and alumni relations committees and holding the position of Bid Day chair. In her free time, Cara loves enjoying the historic community in Colonial Williamsburg and going on bike rides and hikes around the University Campus.
 Sophie Strauss
Sophie Strauss
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Sophie Strauss

 Vanessa Walrath
Vanessa Walrath
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Vanessa Walrath

Vanessa is a sophomore at W&M who is studying International Relations in order to pursue a career in international arbitration. She is involved in Young Independents, International Relations Club, Hillel, and is currently serving as the Vice President of the Classics Club. Vanessa spent the past summer doing voter registrations in Pennsylvania and voter contact for the Biden-Harris and Harris-Walz campaigns. She currently works as a research intern for Giffords Law Center. Vanessa enjoys foreign affairs, ancient history, and pop culture trivia. Her hobbies include reading novels and books about mythology and listening to classic rock and folk rock music.
 Alexander J. Zhou
Alexander J. Zhou
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Alexander J. Zhou

Alex is a junior at William & Mary currently studying Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. He is interested in learning more about international relations and government. In his free time, Alex likes to play Dungeons and Dragons and Minecraft.
 Charlotte Zoeller-McCarthy
Charlotte Zoeller-McCarthy
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Charlotte Zoeller-McCarthy

Charlotte is a sophomore Government major interested in international politics and security studies from Houston, TX. This past summer she participated in the W&M Mason School of Business' Global Business Minor Program in Dublin, Ireland. Charlotte is also involved in improv comedy troupe, I.T., and club soccer at W&M. Throughout the rest of her academic career at W&M she hopes to continue to take a breadth of courses in Government as well as other fields while also pursuing research opportunities.
 Josephine Wellons
Josephine Wellons
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Josephine Wellons

Josephine is a sophomore from Wilmington, DE, studying Government and an intended minor in Management and Organizational Leadership at William & Mary. She developed her interest in government during high school after taking 20th Century History and Global Politics International Baccalaureate classes. She would love to either pursue a law degree post-graduation or one day work in the State Department. In her free time, Josephine works at a women's clothing store in Williamsburg, plays golf with the Club Golf team, and is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Her other hobbies include baking, running, watching spy TV shows and Philadelphia sports, and doing anything outside. Josephine can not wait to take advantage of what this program has to offer.
 Georgia Glaeser
Georgia Glaeser
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Georgia Glaeser

Georgia is a senior at William & Mary, where she is majoring in Government. She has always been passionate about politics and current events throughout her life, and she sees herself working in D.C. in the future. Over the summer, Georgia works as a camp counselor at a 4-H center in central Georgia where she teaches kids classes like Herpetology, Entomology, and Wildlife Ecosystems. Growing up in coastal Georgia, she loves going to the beach and exploring marshland ecosystems.