“I feel there is no better place to study China and U.S.-China relations than Georgetown, especially since its campus and faculty are so close and integrated to D.C., where such issues are being hot contested today. What appeals to me most is the opportunity to develop the analytical ability and strategic thinking necessary to apply diplomatic statecraft to the pursuit of America's long-term interests while addressing and solving global problems such as climate change and nuclear proliferation.”

Concentration: Politics and Security

Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI

Academic Background: B.A. in Anthropology and Pacific Islands Studies