2023-2024 Scholars

Daniel Russell is a rising senior double majoring in Government and Philosophy, focusing on comparative politics, with interests in comparative law and urban planning. He is an active member of multiple on-campus organizations, including the William & Mary chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society, Team Blitz club running, and the founding president of the Liberal Students League political debate group. Over the summer of 2024, Daniel studied abroad at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, and interned at the US Army Training and Doctrine Command. After graduation, he intends to continue his education through law school to pursue a career in public service.

Elisabeth is a sophomore at William & Mary studying International Relations and Public Policy. She is interested in International Security and Defense. Last Summer Elisabeth held an internship with the US Army War College studying NATO's defense posture and the implications of the war in Ukraine. Elisabeth also served as research intern for the William & Mary Global Innovation Challenge (WMGIC) and is currently serving as their director of Recruitment, and currently serves on the Undergraduate Honor Council. She also currently works as a lifeguard for Campus Recreation. In her free time Elisabeth likes to read, bike, bake and learn new languages!

Ethan is a junior from Bristol, Tennessee studying International Relations with a minor in History. He serves as a Research Officer for the William & Mary chapter of the John Quincy Adams Society, researching and presenting on current issues in foreign affairs. He has also interned with the U.S. Army TRADOC’s Mad Scientist blog where he published articles on the future of asymmetric warfare in the Middle East. Ethan’s primary interests focus on the challenges and opportunities of shaping America’s image in strategic theaters. He is currently studying Arabic and hopes to pursue a career in diplomacy after graduation, potentially with a focus on the Middle East & North Africa region.

Outside of his interests in International Relations, Ethan reviews submissions for the James Blair Historical Review undergraduate historical journal and plays for the William & Mary Club Volleyball team. He also enjoys playing chess in his free time.

Jada is a sophomore at the university and intended to major in Global Studies with a concentration in the Middle East and a minor in Arabic. Her career aspiration is to merge her interests in culture and advocacy, contributing to organizations that champion cultural heritage, human rights, and global cooperation.

Kiran is junior studying Economics at the College of William & Mary. He is especially interested in economics as it pertains to public policy and government, specifically surrounding areas such as trade policy and urbanism. As the son of two immigrant families hailing from opposite sides of the globe, and having grown up in the cultural melting pot of Brooklyn, NY, Kiran is a firm believer in the value of diversity in experience and perspectives, and hopes to meet and work with people from across the world over the course of his education and future career. Outside of the classroom, Kiran is the President of the William & Mary Debate Society, and a member of the Club Sailing team. He also enjoys playing the classic board game "Diplomacy", which has recently become a fixture (and often also a source of discord) amongst him and his friends.

Landen Broocke is a sophomore from Richmond, Virginia, studying History and Education at William & Mary. She aspires to begin her career as an educator post-graduation and eventually move into the realm of educational policy and reform. Landen is thrilled for the opportunity to broaden her horizons and deepen her understanding of pressing global issues through the Global Scholars Program. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family.

Nolan is a rising senior at the College of William and Mary interested in East Asian Politics, International Law & Justice, and broadly the role culture plays in International Politics. He is completing a degree in International Relations while pursuing varied interests such as fencing, teaching, and campus advocacy. In the Spring of 2024 Nolan wrote his capstone degree paper examining the interaction between the media landscapes of the United States and the People’s Republic of China. During recent summers, Nolan has held internships at Price Benowitz LLP and worked on two political campaigns.  

Outside of his career and academic experiences, Nolan captains the William & Mary Fencing team as a nationally rated epee fencer and serves on the advisory board of the Haven, a university resource center for those impacted by sexual and gender-based violence. He also enjoys hiking, skiing, and reading when not pursuing the above. 

Nolan Jansorn is a Class of 2027 student at W&M studying government, economics, and classical studies. He's interested in learning more about the legal field, and potentially working in government or law.

Samantha Korff is a junior studying Government. She is interested in transitional justice, authoritarian legacies, and democratic backsliding. Outside of GSP, Samantha is the marketing chair for William & Mary’s chapter of Planned Parenthood: Generation Action, a tutor for adults with developmental disabilities through the ARC of Greater Williamsburg, and a volunteer at the Heritage Humane Society. Samantha enjoys hiking, reading, and traveling in her free time.

Soeun is a sophomore at W&M who intends to major in International Relations and minor in linguistics. She speaks Korean, English, and some Spanish, and has experience teaching these languages to diverse groups of students as a teacher over the years. Soeun is interested in exploring the impacts of language, culture, and education in government settings. She is thrilled and grateful to learn more about these topics and beyond through the Global Scholars Program. She hopes to find a career where she can employ her love for translating, learning, and teaching languages on a larger scale. Outside of class, Soeun is the Communications Chair for Asian American Student Initiative, the Social Chair for Taekwondo Club, as well as a member of the Inside Out Theatre poetry club and various theatre groups at W&M. She also enjoys translating lyrics, making stuffed animals, and snuggling with her bird, Tendo.

Spencer is a senior studying international relations and data science at William & Mary. Passionate about government service, he has a background in public policy analysis and comparative government research. He is fluent in German and loves researching topics of foreign policy and politics in his freetime. He hopes for a future working for the federal government, or working in a consulting or research capacity in the field of foreign aid or foreign policy.