RCGA Interns 2025-2026
Charlotte is a sophomore from San Francisco, California, and a prospective double major in International and Global Studies (Global Security track) and French. She was a member of fourth (2024-25) Rohatyn Global Scholars (RGS) cohort and is especially interested in global governance, the role of language in diplomacy, and the climate crisis. This year, Charlotte is supporting the Rohatyn Global Fellows (RGF) program as its intern. In her free time, Charlotte enjoys hiking, traveling, and keeping her sourdough starter alive.
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. Wren looks forward to engaging with the new RGS cohort as one of its mentors. Outside of class, Wren enjoys exploring the landscapes around her by biking, nordic skiing, and taking walks with friends.
Bryan 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.
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.
Kayden is a senior from New Jersey pursuing a major in International & Global on the Global Environmental Change track and a minor in Food Studies. He spent his junior fall in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to deepen his knowledge of environmental, agricultural and food politics from an international perspective. Kayden was a member of the second cohort of Rohatyn Global Scholars (RGS) and served as a mentor for the program during his sophomore year. He is thrilled to return to the Center for his third and final year, this time as a Media Outreach and Event Development intern. When Kayden is not in class or at the Center, he loves spending time gardening at the Knoll, prepping food for Dolci, or mastering the art of charcuterie boards.
Luke 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.
Srivats is a super senior Feb from Monterey, California and Chennai, India, double majoring in History and Political Science at Middlebury College. Since Fall 2023, he has worked for the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs as an intern focusing on media outreach, and in 2025 he served as Creative Director of the Rohatyn Journal of Global Affairs (9th Edition). His academic research — a Political Science senior thesis on the 2024 uprising and regime change in Bangladesh, incorporates high level primary source interviews and archival research, with the hopes of future publication. Beyond RCGA, Srivats recently worked as a Strategic Partnerships Intern with Indiaspora, where he helped organize the 2025 Indiaspora Forum for Good. On campus, he serves as the Director of Finance for the Student Government Association and formerly served on the board of the South Asian Students Association. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, watching good films, and taking his dog on long walks. He aims to pursue a career with global impact, rooted in his passion for diplomacy and international collaboration.
Madaket 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.
Mehr is a senior from Arlington, Virginia, and India. She recently returned from a semester in Paris, where she explored European politics and culture while reflecting on the global themes shaping her journey. As an International Politics and Economics major, she has spent two years working with the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, connecting international issues to local communities. She hopes to carry this curiosity forward in her career, building bridges between people, places, and policies.
Abhir is a sophomore from Mumbai, India. He was a member of the fourth cohort (2024-2025) of the Rohatyn Global Scholars (RGS) program and currently serves as a media and outreach/events management intern for the Rohatyn Center. Outside of his classes, Abhir is an author, podcaster, visual artist, and actor. His debut poetry collection, Sunglasses and Duct Tape, earned him recognition as one of Delhi Wire’s Top 50 Most Influential Indian Authors of 2024. He is also the host of the Monkey Mind Lab podcast.