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Joella Kiondo (SFS’25) combines cultural connection and urban planning
Joella Kiondo (SFS’25) bridges cultures, leads with purpose and aims to drive impact through urban planning.
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Nigel Li (MAERES’25) navigates nuclear issues through a Eurasian lens
Nigel Li (MAERES’25) came to Georgetown curious about Eurasia—now he has found his voice in nuclear diplomacy and human-centered arms control.
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Naina Bhamidipati (SFS’25) finds purpose in challenging unjust systems
Naina Bhamidipati (SFS’25) asks tough questions—tackling wrongful convictions, systemic bias and high-level research as a global business major.
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Jasmine Mitchell (MASIA’25) pursues her passion for Asia through policy and service
Jasmine Mitchell (MASIA’25) shares her journey from meeting Indonesia’s president to preparing to join the U.S. Foreign Service.
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Alberto Maresca (LAS’25) channels his sense of purpose toward the Global South
Alberto Maresca (LAS’25) came to Georgetown from Italy to study diplomacy—now he’s set on shaping strategies to serve the Global South.
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Asya Eksioglu (SFS’25) explores global perspectives in international history
Asya Eksioglu (SFS’25) came from Istanbul to study international history and became a thoughtful leader in global development.
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Zachariah John (SFS’25) explores life beyond Earth
Zachariah John’s (SFS’25) journey at Georgetown has been shaped by both faith and discovery. As a science, technology and international affairs (STIA) major, Zach is passionate about exploring life beyond Earth—and making that knowledge meaningful here at home. His Christian faith has grounded him through it all, inspiring a life of purpose, service and scientific…
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Aria Wali (SSP’25) bridges lived experience with policy and purpose
Aria Wali (SSP’25) bridged lived experience with policy—insights she’ll carry forward through work in global security and conflict prevention.
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Marina McPhail (SFS’25) embraces challenge in her time at Georgetown
Throughout her time on the Hilltop, Marina McPhail (SFS’25) has always been one to take risks. As an international political economy (IPEC) major, she has studied the relationships of businesses with local communities, with an emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa. As graduation approaches, it’s clear that her willingness to step outside her comfort zone has remained…
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Angie Wright (MAAS’25) explores refugee and human rights law
Graduating this spring with a Master of Arts in Arab Studies (MAAS’25), Angie Wright has expanded her intellectual and professional horizons through rigorous academic inquiry, intensive language study and meaningful off-campus experiences, profoundly shaping her future path in refugee and human rights law. “I studied the Arab world in my undergraduate program, but before that,…