"I believe that my time at Georgetown will prove instrumental in enabling me to make the transition from an early-career professional to taking on more expansive role within the field of China studies. My studies at Georgetown will enable me to supplement this existing knowledge base with a broader conceptual understanding of the geopolitical landscape of Asia, as well as the United States’ role within that landscape. After graduating MASIA, it is my intention to continue to pursue a career in the field of national security while simultaneously maintaining a public-facing research presence."

Concentration: Politics and Security

Hometown: Iowa City, IA

Academic Background: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Chinese, Tufts University