Students
Our students in the Master of Global Human Development program are working to become leaders in international development and make a difference around the globe.
Class of 2028
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Bianca PaleseGlobal Human Development StudentBianca is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer and experienced practitioner passionate about promoting education as a human right and protection mechanism in… -
Christopher KirkwoodGlobal Human Development StudentChristopher Kirkwood is a returned Peace Corps volunteer and graduate of Trinity College with a professional focus on economic development for underserved… -
Marya Santana RiosGlobal Human Development StudentMayra Santana Rios was born and raised in Puerto Rico and holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics from Saint Joseph’s University in… -
Hannah Pierce-CartyGlobal Human Development StudentHannah Pierce-Carty is an international human rights professional bringing a human rights-based approach to advancing equity and sustainable development… -
Nastasha Brigitte KuanGlobal Human Development StudentBorn and raised in the Philippines, Nastasha Brigitte Kuan is passionate about using rigorous evidence to improve educational outcomes for children. For the… -
Rashi MaharjanGlobal Human Development StudentRashi Maharjan is a development practitioner working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice in Nepal. She began her career as a field… -
Samira MoranGlobal Human Development StudentBorn in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Samira Morin grew up between cultures, the daughter of a Mexican mother and a French Canadian father. This… -
Wenhan SunGlobal Human Development StudentBorn in Germany, Wenhan Sun is a first-generation American and graduate of Dartmouth College, with a keen interest in the intersection of humanitarian aid,… -
Madeline GrassoGlobal Human Development StudentMadeline is a development professional dedicated to building resilience and sustainable development, particularly among women and children in rural, displaced,… -
Andrew FellowsGlobal Human Development StudentAndrew Fellows is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer originally from Pennsylvania. Serving from 2023 to 2025, he worked in the Community Organizational… -
Makeda ArarsoGlobal Human Development StudentMakeda Ararso joins the Global Human Development community with a deep-rooted commitment to education as a driver of human development. Raised in Addis Ababa,… -
Mariam AlsoudiGlobal Human Development StudentBorn in Iraq and raised in Jordan, Mariam Alsoudi is a peacebuilding and policy practitioner with experience supporting political transitions in fragile and… -
Hannah HoffmannGlobal Human Development StudentHannah Hoffmann is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Madison, Wisconsin. From 2023-2025 she worked in the education sector in Kosovo as an English… -
Muhammed BakrGlobal Human Development StudentBorn and raised in Gaborone, Botswana and of Egyptian and South African descent, Muhammed Bakr is an aspiring development practitioner with a focus on finding… -
James EscalanteGlobal Human Development StudentJames Escalante is an international trade professional aspiring to shape equitable agricultural policy and strengthen bilateral economic ties. Before joining… -
Joy Isabella GarciaGlobal Human Development StudentA native of Indonesia, Joy Isabella Garcia is a humanitarian practitioner and localization specialist with field experience in both sudden-onset emergencies… -
Juan Diego HernandezGlobal Human Development StudentJuan Diego Hernández White is a Guatemalan-American working professional in the U.S. Department of the Interior – Office of International Affairs and a 1st… -
Katerina GeislerGlobal Human Development StudentKaterina Geisler joins the Global Human Development program with a background in international relations and operational management. Growing up in a… -
Lily HardwigGlobal Human Development StudentLily graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2022 with a B.A. in Global Studies and English Literature, and minors in Hispanic Studies and… -
Amrita SivaramGlobal Human Development StudentAmrita Sivaram was born and raised in Delhi and has spent the past six years working at the intersection of public health and policy in India, with a…
Class of 2027
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Abigail MengistuGlobal Human Development StudentAbigail Mengistu is a young professional with a strong interest in urban planning and socio-economic development in East Africa. Most recently, she served as… -
Daniel LedinGlobal Human Development StudentDaniel Ledin is an international development practitioner and aspiring public service leader. He recently served as a functional coordinator at the Department… -
Divinna BoydGlobal Human Development StudentDivinna Boyd grew up in Monrovia, Liberia and is deeply passionate about women’s rights and health equity. At sixteen, in a community struggling with high… -
Gabi HymanGlobal Human Development StudentGabi Hyman joins the Global Human Development community as a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. During her two and a half year service in Ecuador, Gabi worked as… -
Helina KetemaGlobal Human Development StudentHelina Ketema, born and raised in Ethiopia, developed a passion for equity and resilience after witnessing the devastating effects of poverty, environmental… -
Japhet OsujiGlobal Human Development StudentJaphet Osuji is a medical doctor with considerable experience in all tiers of the healthcare system in his home country, Nigeria. He earned his medical degree… -
Juan Alejandro Olarte-CortesGlobal Human Development StudentJuan Alejandro Olarte-Cortes was born and raised in Panama City, Panama, and is a proud Asian Latino with Filipino roots. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in… -
Maria Alejandra Salinas GomezGlobal Human Development StudentBorn and raised in Colombia, Maria Alejandra is dedicated to reducing inequality and fostering inclusive communities. With over five years of experience in… -
Maria Cristina Caldas AlbornozGlobal Human Development StudentMaria Cristina Caldas Albornoz is an international development professional with a strong commitment to education as a driver of equity, critical thinking, and… -
Maria Hernandez PintoGlobal Human Development StudentMaria Hernandez Pinto is an international development practitioner dedicated to promoting sustainable and community-led development. Before joining… -
Mariam YousefGlobal Human Development StudentMariam Yousef is from Jordan and holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Advertising from Boston University. Her early interest in… -
Oishi NawalGlobal Human Development StudentOishi Nawal is a development professional from Bangladesh working at the intersection of research, knowledge and communications, policy and strategy for… -
Perry SpikeGlobal Human Development StudentPerry Spike is an international development professional and passionate advocate for addressing governance, development, and social issues around the world. He… -
Preston StewartGlobal Human Development StudentPreston Stewart recently served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Viet Nam from 2022 to 2024. As a TEFL Volunteer, Preston was assigned to live in a community… -
Samantha ChaiGlobal Human Development StudentA proud daughter of Southeast Asian immigrants, Samantha Chai was raised in Idaho and California but spent her formative years in her family’s durian-farming… -
Sandy TaylorGlobal Human Development StudentSandy Taylor is a master’s candidate in Global Human Development at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, where she focuses on the… -
Sharaf TariqGlobal Human Development StudentSharaf Tariq was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh and gained her interest in international relations while growing up in Pakistan, Ethiopia, and the Northern Virginia… -
Sydney RubinsteinGlobal Human Development StudentSydney Rubinstein is a Master’s candidate in Global Human Development at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and a Short-Term Consultant… -
Van NguyenGlobal Human Development StudentVan Nguyen is originally from the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam and immigrated to the United States at a young age to reunite with her family. She earned a… -
Zoha TunioGlobal Human Development StudentZoha Tunio is a development professional and investigative journalist specializing in the intersection of climate resilience, gender equity, and sustainable…
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