RGS Mentors 2025-26

Wren Capra is a sophomore from Steamboat Springs, Colorado whose major is geography (with a minor in Jewish studies). Wren plans to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. While a geographical lens informs the way she understands our interconnected world, studying religion, history, and culture adds depth and cultivates empathy. Wren has worked on water rights issues in the Colorado River Basin, where she conducted original research and created a documentary exploring the interwoven themes of international policymaking, indigeneity, dissent, and environmentalism. Her film now screens in both English and Spanish throughout public libraries in the Basin as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s We Are Water initiative. It was also featured at the 2024 Denver Film Festival. Outside of class, Wren enjoys exploring the landscapes around her by biking, nordic skiing, and taking walks with friends.

Bryan Harris is a senior from Los Angeles, California majoring in International Politics and Economics. He is  curious, open-minded, and analytical. He was a member of the second cohort of the Rohatyn Global Scholars (RGS) program his first year and of the Rohatyn Global Fellows (RGF) program the following year. This year, Bryan serves as a mentor for the Scholars program. He joined the DC Career Acceleration: Global Affairs Trek in which he visited organizations such as the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), US Department of Commerce, Thompson Reuters Special Services, The Pentagon, US Department of State. Alongside these visits, he engaged in mentorship and career development with graduate students from MIIS and Middlebury faculty. Bryan studied abroad in Jordan in his third year. In his free time, Bryan enjoys spending time in lively spaces, chatting with friends at a café, studying something new, or sharing insights on one of life’s hidden secrets.

Luke Parkerson is a senior feb from Cheshire, Connecticut, majoring in International Politics and Economics. After participating in the Rohatyn Global Fellows (RGF) program in Fall 2024, he studied abroad in Madrid, where he continued to pursue his passion for Spanish and developed a deeper appreciation for new cultures. Having returned to campus, he is thrilled to be working with the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs again, this time with the newest Rohatyn Global Scholars cohort. At Middlebury, Luke has developed an interest in empirical economics research, which he deepened this summer by working with a faculty member on projects analyzing how Russian attitudes have shifted over time in response to economic and geopolitical challenges. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys running, hiking, skiing, biking, and playing tennis, as well as playing guitar, exploring Vermont, or rewatching a favorite movie.

SPRING 2026

Madaket Rzepka is a senior from Reading, Massachusetts, majoring in International and Global Studies (Global Security track). She spent her junior spring in Paris, France, where she lived with a host family, explored Europe and enjoyed the city’s food and culture. During her first year, Madaket was a member of the second cohort of the Rohatyn Global Scholars and served as an intern for the program as a sophomore. The program completely changed her trajectory at Middlebury, and the Rohayn Center has been a second home for her during her college experience. When Madaket is not in class or at the Rohatyn Center, you can find her either on Peter Kohn Field playing field hockey, listening to music, or running. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a career in intelligence, nonproliferation, or counter-terrorism. 

FALL 2025

Sathvik Kunigal is a sophomore from Chicago, Illinois, who was part of the  Rohatyn Global Scholars (RGS) program’s Cohort Four (2024-2025). Although he has yet to declare a major, he is passionate about film and public policy. Having attended an arts high school in Chicago, Sathvik has spent much of his time acting and working on the stage, which doesn’t stop him from paying attention to public policy. With work experience at the US Capitol and Stage Manager credits on plays in Chicago, he will not miss out on an opportunity to talk!  When he isn’t running his mouth, you can generally find him arguing with friends about domestic and foreign policy while listening to music.