"Growing up in Australia within close proximity to Asia established my passion for the region at a young age. Through study of the Indonesian language and multiple trips during high school, I knew that I wanted to dedicate my study to better understanding Asia. Upon obtaining my Bachelor's I worked at an Australian think tank focused on strengthening Australia's ties with the US and the Indo-Pacific region, where I saw firsthand just how important the US-Australia alliance is in Asia. Studying at Georgetown provides me with invaluable exposure to the DC policy community where I can be right at the heart of decision making on US and Australian engagement in Asia. I want to use my Asia knowledge to enrich our two countries' efforts in the Indo-Pacific region."

Concentration: Politics and Security

Hometown: Perth, Australia

Academic Background: B.A. in Political Science and International Relations; Indonesian Studies, The University of Western Australia