Zahra Wakilzada is a junior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics with a concentration in International Law, Ethics and Institutions and is double minoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and Diplomatic Studies. As a young refugee whose life has been shaped by the policy field, Zahra’s interest lies at the intersection of public service, gender and diplomacy, particularly focused on how inclusive gender spaces can lead to sustainable peace across nations. She hopes to pursue an internship in the field of diplomacy in the upcoming summer to learn effective communication and political skills for peacebuilding.