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Student and Alumni Directory

Thank you for your request to connect with the Elliott School community! 

Below are select students and alumni, organized by program, that you may contact at your leisure to ask any questions you have about the Elliott School. 

This list is not for public distribution and may only be used by prospective and admitted students, current GW students, and GW alumni for the purposes of connecting with current Elliott School graduate students and alumni about the Elliott School and its graduate programs. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact our office at esiagradatgwu [dot] edu (esiagrad[at]gwu[dot]edu).

Asian Studies

Students

At this time, we do not have any current Asian Studies students listed in the Directory. Please contact esiagradatgwu [dot] edu (esiagrad[at]gwu[dot]edu) and we will identify a current student willing to connect.

Alumni

David Feng smiles, wearing a black blazer, white shirt, and red tie.

David Feng

Graduation Year: 2025
Concentration: China/Taiwan and Conflict and Conflict Resolution
LinkedIn: David Feng
Email: david [dot] fengatgwu [dot] edu

Richard Haddock smiles, wearing a brown blazer and black shirt.

Richard Haddock

Graduation Year: 2017
Concentration: Politics and Policy of East Asia
LinkedIn: Richard Haddock
Email: rhaddockatgwu [dot] edu

Soeun Lee smiles, standing in front of cherry blossom flowers in an outdoor setting.

Soeun Lee

Graduation Year: 2021
Concentration: Korea, International Economics, Political Economy
LinkedIn: Soeun Lee
Email: slee97atgwu [dot] edu

Britt Robinson smiles, wearing a black sweater and standing in front of a red brick wall.

Britt Robinson

Graduation Year: 2021
Concentration: Korean Affairs, Global Gender Policy 
LinkedIn: Britt Robinson
Email: blrobinsonworkatgmail [dot] com

Global Communication

Students

Anna Sabria stands behind a podium at the Spanish embassy.

Anna Sabriá

Graduation Year: 2027
Concentration: Public Diplomacy
LinkedIn: Anna Sabriá
Email: anna [dot] sabriaatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

Mary Seo smiles, wearing a black trench coat in front of a garden

Mary Seo

Graduation Year: 2027
Concentration: Communication and Information Technology in International
Affairs
LinkedIn: Mary Seo
Email: maryseoatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

Alumni

Kate Hammerberg smiles

Kate Hammerberg

Graduation Year: 2016
Email: pkfrieratgmail [dot] com

Onyinye Ijeh smiles, wearing a white blouse

Onyinye Ijeh

Graduation Year: 2023
Concentration: Public Diplomacy 
LinkedIn: Onyinye Ijeh
Email: onyinyeijehatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

Sapna Suresh smiles, outside in a city wearing a grey scarf

Sapna Suresh

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: Indo-Pacific and European Affairs
LinkedIn: Sapna Suresh
Email: ssuresh24atgwu [dot] edu

International Affairs

Students

At this time, we do not have any current International Affairs students listed in the Directory. Please contact esiagradatgwu [dot] edu (esiagrad[at]gwu[dot]edu) and we will identify a current student willing to connect.

Alumni

Kayla Adams smiles, wearing graduation regalia and looking out over the Washington Monument

Kayla Adams

Graduation Year: 2022
Concentration: Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Email: adakay15atgmail [dot] com

Saad Altami smiles wearing gradation regalia at a stadium.

Saad Altami

Graduation Year: 2022
Concentration: Conflict and Conflict Resolution
LinkedIn: Saad Altami
Email: altamiatgwu [dot] edu

Dallas Bray smiles, wearing a blue suit and red tie in the middle of a city

Dallas Bray

Graduation Year: 2012
Concentration: Asian Studies 
LinkedIn: Dallas Bray
Email: dallasbrayatgmail [dot] com

Rogelio Cerezo smiles, wearing a blue and white shirt

Rogelio Cerezo

Graduation Year: 2020
Concentration: International Affairs & Development, International Security Studies
LinkedIn: Rogelio Cerezo
Email: rogeliocerezoatgwu [dot] edu

Vanessa Deboulay smiles wearing a black shirt.

Vanessa Deboulay

Graduation Year: 2023
Concentration: International Law & Organizations and International Development 
LinkedIn: Vanessa Deboulay
Email: vduboulayatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

Hashem Shokravi smiles, wearing a blue collared shirt and black blazer

Hashem Shokravi

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: Global Governance
LinkedIn: Hashem Shokravi
Email: hashem [dot] shokraviatgwu [dot] edu

Kathryn Smith smiles, outside wearing graduation regalia.

Kathryn Smith

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: U.S. Foreign Policy
LinkedIn: Kathryn Smith
Email: kathryns1atgwu [dot] edu

Aline Spyrka smiles wearing a white dress

Aline Spyrka

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: U.S. Foreign Policy
LinkedIn: Aline Spyrka
Email: aline [dot] spyrkaatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

International Development Studies

Students

At this time, we do not have any current International Development Studies students listed in the Directory. Please contact esiagradatgwu [dot] edu (esiagrad[at]gwu[dot]edu) and we will identify a current student willing to connect.

Alumni

Eleonora Arca smiles, wearing a laurel wreath and holding a diploma

Eleonora Arca

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: Humanitarian Assistance and Nutrition
LinkedIn: Eleonora Arca
Email: eleonora [dot] arcaatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

Olivia Cervantes Llamas smiles, wearing graduation regalia and standing outside in front of trees, flowers, and buildings

Olivia Cervantes Llamas

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: Development Finance and Management
LinkedIn: Olivia Cervantes Llamas
Email: olivia [dot] cervantesllamasatgwu [dot] edu

Monica de Pinto Ribeiro smiles wearing a red and black striped shirt

Monica de Pinto Ribeiro

Pronouns: they/them
Graduation Year: 2016
Concentration: Gender Equality Policy 
LinkedIn: Monica de Pinto Ribeiro
Email: monicadprhatgmail [dot] com

Shehrbano Pittafi smiles, standing outside in front of the New York City skyline.

Shehrbano Pittafi

Graduation Year: 2025
Concentration: Sustainability & Decarbonization
LinkedIn: Shehrbano Pittafi
Email: shehrbano [dot] pittafiatgwu [dot] edu

Amaris Rancy smiles wearing a yellow dress and standing in front of a cityscape

Amaris Rancy

Graduation Year: 2025
Concentration: Education for National Development
LinkedIn: Amaris Rancy
Email: amaris [dot] rancyatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

International Economic Policy

Students

Xiomara Jean-Louis smiles, holding a French horn

Xiomara Jean-Louis

Graduation Year: 2027
Concentration: International Trade and Investment
LinkedIn: Xiomara Jean-Louis
Email: x [dot] jeanlouisatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

Alumni

Paul Maeser smiles, wearing a hard hat and yellow vest

Paul Maeser

Graduation Year: 2014
Concentration: International Trade and Investment Policy 
LinkedIn: Paul Maeser
Email: maeseratgwu [dot] edu

Sharon Yen smiles, wearing a black shirt against a grey background

Sharon Yen

Graduation Year: 2020
Concentration: International Business
LinkedIn: Sharon Yen
Email: sharonyen217atgmail [dot] com

Ryan Zhong Li smiles wearing a blue suit

Ryan Zhong Li

Graduation Year: 2017
Concentration: International Trade and Investment Policy 
Email: ryanzhongliat163 [dot] com

International Policy and Practice

Students

At this time, we do not have any current International Policy and Practice students listed in the Directory. Please contact esiagradatgwu [dot] edu (esiagrad[at]gwu[dot]edu) and we will identify a current student willing to connect.

Alumni

Natalia Ambrosio smiles, wearing graduation GW graduation regalia

Natalia Ambrosio

Graduation Year: 2022
Concentration: International Development and Gender
LinkedIn: Natalia Ambrosio
Email: nambrosioatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

Sandy Maroun smiles in front of plants and flowers.

Sandy Maroun

Graduation Year: 2019
Concentration: Refugee Policy and Programs, Climate Change, Conflict Resolution
LinkedIn: Sandy Maroun
Email: maroun [dot] sandyatgmail [dot] com

Briana Winslow smiles, kneeling on the ground with her two dogs

Briana Winslow

Graduation Year: 2025
Concentration: Middle East Studies
LinkedIn: Briana Winslow
Email: briana [dot] winslowatgwu [dot] edu

International Science and Technology Policy

Students

Per Bergstrom smiles, standing outside in front of a building

Per Bergstrom

Graduation Year: 2027
Concentration: Space Policy
LinkedIn: Per Bergstrom
Email: per [dot] bergstromatgwu [dot] edu

Alumni

Chris Beauregard smiles in front of an American flag

Chris Beauregard

Graduation Year: 2018
Concentration: Space Policy
LinkedIn: Chris Beauregard
Email: j [dot] christopher [dot] beauregardatgmail [dot] com

Ginika Caroline Ezeunala smiles

Ginika Caroline Ezeunala

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: Management of Techology and Innovation
LinkedIn: Ginika Caroline Ezeunala
Email: g [dot] ezeunalaatgwu [dot] edu

Yemoni Huguely smiles, standing next two statues

Yemoni Huguely

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: Space Policy
LinkedIn: Yemoni Huguely
Email: yemoni [dot] huguelyatgwu [dot] edu

Dana Kenow smiles, standing outside by a lake with trees

Dana Kenow

Graduation Year: 2025
Concentration: Space Policy
LinkedIn: Dana Kenow
Email: dana [dot] kenowatgwu [dot] edu

International Studies

Students

At this time, we do not have any current International Studies students listed in the Directory. Please contact esiagradatgwu [dot] edu (esiagrad[at]gwu[dot]edu) and we will identify a current student willing to connect.

Alumni

Kerry Campbell smiles in front of a row of flags

Kerry Campbell

Graduation Year: 2016
Concentration: U.S. National Security Studies
Email: kcampbell1atgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

Michael Shaw smiles, wearing a blue and red striped tie

Michael Shaw

Graduation Year: 2010
Concentration: U.S. Foreign Policy
Email: mpshaw312atgmail [dot] com

Middle East Studies

Students

At this time, we do not have any current Middle East Studies students listed in the Directory. Please contact esiagradatgwu [dot] edu (esiagrad[at]gwu[dot]edu) and we will identify a current student willing to connect.

Alumni

Alex Rizzo-Banks smiles, standing in front of some stairs leading to two columns

Alex Rizzo-Banks

Graduation Year: 2025
Concentration: U.S. Foreign Policy
LinkedIn: Alex Rizzo-Banks
Email: alex [dot] rizzobanksatgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu

Security Policy Studies

Students

Kate Weakland smiles, standing in front a of a helicopter

Kate Weakland

Graduation Year: 2027
Concentration: U.S. National Security
LinkedIn: Kate Weakland
Email: k [dot] weaklandatgwu [dot] edu

Alumni

Anna Agnes smiles, wearing a black dress

Anna Agnes

Graduation Year: 2021
Concentration: Science & Technology, Cybersecurity 
LinkedIn: Anna Agnes
Email: annaroseagnes11atgmail [dot] com

Emily Allegrezza smiles standing in front of ancient ruins

Emily Yetter

Graduation Year: 2022
Concentration: U.S. National Security 
LinkedIn: Emily Yetter
Email: allegrezzaemilyatgmail [dot] com

Bryan Bliek smiles in front of a brick wall

Bryan Bliek

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: U.S. National Security
LinkedIn: Bryan Bliek
Email: bliekbryanatgwu [dot] edu

Olivia Salembier smiles, wearing an orange dress and denim jacket

Olivia Salembier

Graduation Year: 2022
Concentration: Conflict Resolution
Email: salembieroliviaatgmail [dot] com

Serena Shabout smiles in front of a landscape with bushes and trees.

Serena Shabout

Graduation Year: 2025
Concentration: Science & Technology and Transnational Security
LinkedIn: Serena Shabout
Email: serena [dot] shaboutatgwu [dot] edu

Sydney Simone smiles, wearing a white collared shirt and black blazer

Sydney Simone

Graduation Year: 2026
Concentration: Transnational Security
LinkedIn: Sydney Simone
Email: sydney [dot] simoneatgwu [dot] edu