The Fellows 2026-2027
2026-2027 Fellows
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Rohatyn Global Fellows! The cohort includes Peter Boehm, Jonathan Buchholz, Ashley Clarkson, Daniel Covert, Evan Dana, Gretchen Fitzgerald, Logan Gouss, Paola Herrera, Olivia Irwin-Pokorny (fall 2026 only), Gabriella Kerrigan, Fiona Linnau (fall 2026 only), Achilles Losanes, Ava Raiser (spring 2027 only), Tristan Romanowski, Madeline Torres, Andrew van Dyke and Alice Xu.
Peter Boehm (2027.5)
Major: Chinese and Geography
Global issues of interest:
- US-China relations
- Migration politics
- Second demographic transition
Jonathan Buchholz (2027)
Major: International Politics & Economics, Chinese
Global issues of interest:
- Democratic Decline & Institutional Reform
- Religious Pluralism
- Cultural & Linguistic Coexistence
Ashley Clarkson (2029)
Major: International Politics and Economics
Global issues of interest:
- Development of religious extremism/violence
- Democratic backsliding in the Global North
- Resource preservation in the age of AI
Daniel Covert (2029)
Major: International Politics and Economics
Global issues of interest:
- Defense of Ukrainian sovereignty
- International political economy
- US foreign relations
Evan Dana (2029)
Major: International Politics and Economics
Global issues of interest:
- Censorship and political oppression
- Climate change, global health, and migration
- Food security and humanitarian intervention
Gretchen Fitzgerald (2029)
Major: (Prospective) a combination of International Relations, Language, and Science
Global issues of interest:
- Research and programs for Women’s health in lower income countries
- Internationally collaboration on climate change mitigation policies
- Humanitarian intervention by the UN vs. respecting state sovereignty in order to prevent violence
Logan Gouss (2029)
Major: (Prospective) International and Global Studies
Global issues of interest:
- Sectarian conflict (particularly in the Middle East)
- Democratic backsliding and the rise of authoritarianism
- Conflict resolution/peacebuilding
Paola Herrera (2029)
Major: International and Global Studies (Global Migration and Diaspora)
Global issues of interest:
- Global Migration & Diaspora
- Global Environmental Change
- Global Security
Olivia Irwin-Pokorny (2026.5)
Major: International Politics and Economics
Global issues of interest:
- Democratic backsliding/resilience
- Civil engagement/mobilization
- Global environmental issues
Gabriella Kerrigan (2027)
Major: Political Science and Arabic
Global issues of interest:
- Refugee patterns
- Consequences of war on local communities
- Global access to healthcare (focus on Arab world)
Fiona Linnau (2028)
Major: Political Science
Global issues of interest:
- Ethnic conflict
- Nonproliferation
- Gender-based violence/injustice
Achilles Losanes (2029)
Major: International Global Studies (Global Security) and Psychology
Global issues of interest:
- Global Technology (technological inequalities and accessibility)
- International Peace building
- Non-proliferation
Ava Raiser (2028)
Major: International and Global Studies (Global Security)
Global issues of interest:
- Transitional Justice
- Migration and Diaspora
- Religion in Conflict and Diplomacy
Tristan Romanowski (2028)
Major: International and Global Studies (Global Security)
Global issues of interest:
- Global Security
- Regions: Russian/Central Asia, China, and Southeast Asia
Madeline Torres (2029)
Major: International and Global Studies (Global Migration and Diaspora)
Global issues of interest:
- Borders/Sovereignty
- Refugees/Migration
- Human Rights
Andrew van Dyke (2029)
Major: (Prospective) International and Global Studies
Global issues of interest:
- Middle East
- Security
- Great Power Relations
Alice Xu (2029)
Major: International and Global Studies (Global Security)
Global issues of interest:
- Post-conflict reconciliation
- International development
- Climate justice