The Scholars 2025-26
2025-2026 Scholars
Congratulations to Cohort V! Amador Abiuso; Hexikiah Buncome; Lena Chow; Kanan Clifford; Henry Dejanikus; Daria Dumbrava; Jadah Egbo; Stephanie Gao; Erik Ghalib; Logan Gouss; Sophie Hill; Ronen Israel; Wyatt Loeser; Rohina Mahadik; Dylan McGinty; Z Melton; Helen Moak; Cassidy (Anh Minh) Nguyen; Karan Parekh; Conrad Pratt; Ian Reichel; Angelina Rivera; Hafez Sami; Ellie Sebesta; Cole Silpe; Ethan Smith; Dan Tumwine; Andrew van Dyke; Litzy Vega; Ella von Moltke; Qinlan (Lan) Wang; James Wang; Maryella Wanless
Amador Abiuso (Argentina)
Global Issues of Interest:
- International Development
- Global Inequalities
- Civil Conflict
Hexikiah Buncome (Massachusetts, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Palestine
- Uprisings in Nepal
- Political corruption in Africa
Lena Chow (California, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Food justice
- Migration and diaspora
- Conflict and discourse
Kanan Clifford (California, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- India-China-Russia alliance
- The war in Gaza
- Global hunger
Henry Dejanikus (Washington, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Climate change
- AI and International Security
- Genocide in the Modern World
Daria Dumbrava (Romania)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Gender inequality
- Access to quality education
- Ethical concerns of AI
Jadah Egbo (Texas, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Climate change
- Women’s reproductive rights
- Education
Stephanie Gao
Global Issues of Interest:
- Gender-based violence and femicide
- Conflicts caused by climate change
- Human trafficking
Erik Ghalib (New York, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Polarization
- Artificial Intelligence
- Isolationism
Logan Gouss (Ilinois, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- Iran nuclear negotiations
- International terrorism
Sophie Hill (Ohio, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Political violence
- Agriculture
- Natural disasters
Ronen Israel (Maryland, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Israel-Palestine conflict
- Climate change
- Indigenous language preservation
Wyatt Loeser (Washington, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Societal problems of Artificial Intelligence
- Climate Change
- Education and access to technology
Rohina Mahadik (India)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Access to quality education
- Urban Planning and Development
- Labor Justice and Equality
Dylan McGinty (New York, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Food insecurity
- Migration
- Interfaith dialogue
Z Melton (Georgia, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Democratic backsliding
- International law and justice
- Youth education
Helen Moak (Virginia, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Climate change and global warming
- Religious conflict
- Repercussions of colonialism
Cassidy (Anh Minh) Nguyen (Vietnam)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Climate policy
- China and global development
- Access to Education
Karan Parekh (New York, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Human rights
- Access to education
- Climate control, natural habitat conservation
Conrad Pratt (Maryland, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Climate change
- Education and democracy
- Invasion of Ukraine
Ian Reichel (Washington, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Climate change
- Racial inequality
- Protection of art and culture
Angelina Rivera (USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Quality of education
- Universality of psychological research
- Social determinants of health
Hafez Sami (California, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Global health
- Immigration and diasporas
- Conflict
Ellie Sebesta (Massachusetts, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Climate change
- Education
- Immigration
Cole Silpe (New York, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Overconsumption
- The mental health crisis
- Digital misinformation
Ethan Smith (Maine, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- State conflict intervention
- Climate change
- Population growth
Dan Tumwine (Rwanda)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Climate change
- Poverty and education
- Cultural exchange and understanding
Andrew van Dyke (New York, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Sudanese Civil War
- Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Climate change
Litzy Vega (California, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Gender equality
- Immigration
- Healthcare access
Ella von Moltke (New York, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Women’s rights
- Access to education
- AI & Global Governance
Qinlan (Lan) Wang (China)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Gender equality
- Racial justice
- Educational equity
James Wang (China)
Global Issues of Interest:
- Political polarization
- Loss of self-awareness in society
- Immigration rights and migrant wellbeing
Maryella Wanless (Pennsylvania, USA)
Global Issues of Interest:
- AI policy and global security
- Access to education
- Democracy