Meet the Janes
We are so excited to introduce our most recent line! Named after famed English primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist Jane Goodall, the Janes hope to embody Goodall’s values of scholarship and care as they enter DPE.
Alana Gerona, SFS ‘29
Major: IPOL
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): Spanish
International issue(s) of interest: I am passionate about immigration reform and protecting the rights of immigrants in the United States.
Fun fact: I have a twin!
Alessandra Gavriloiu, SFS/MSB ’29
Major: BGA
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): TBD
International issue(s) of interest: I’ve been really interested in Eastern European politics, considering my Romanian heritage. I think it’s an area we need to be paying attention to, especially with the continuation of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Fun fact: I did synchronized swimming for nine years!
Amelia Carnahan, SFS ’29
Major: CULP
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): French & Psychology
International issue(s) of interest: I am passionate about strengthening postpartum mental health treatment in countries facing humanitarian crises, where new mothers often lack access to essential care.
Fun fact: I ADORE crocheting; I make clothes, stuffed animals, accessories, and so much more!
Anwen Williams, SFS ‘29
Major: RCST
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): Statistics & Chinese
International issue(s) of interest: I’m passionate about Chinese propaganda both domestically and outward-facing, especially as it relates to their skewed coverage of ethnic minorities and human rights abuses.
Fun fact: I have two cats (Balls and Johnny) and I can do the splits!
Carolyn Stach, CAS ’29
Major: Computer Science, Ethics, and Society
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): TBD
International issue(s) of interest: I think it’s really interesting to see how different countries are embracing and/or regulating AI as it continues to grow exponentially.
Fun fact: I have tried more than 10 sports!
Clara Stevens, SFS ‘29
Major: CULP
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): Education, Inquiry, and Justice
International issue(s) of interest: I really care about improving women’s access to education around the world, especially through small but long-term investments that can lift entire communities out of poverty.
Fun fact: I have a black belt in Taekwondo!
Colleen Schweninger, SFS ’28
Major: RCST
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): Russian & German
International issue(s) of interest: I’m passionate about how states, nonprofits, and religious organizations can promote development in former crisis zones.
Fun fact: I’ve been to 46 states!
Hadley Salem, SFS ’29
Major: IPOL
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): TBD
International issue(s) of interest: I’m passionate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and moving towards peace through inter communal dialogue.
Fun fact: I lived in Johannesburg, South Africa during a semester in high school!
Madeleine Crighton, SFS ’29
Major: IPOL
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): International Law, Ethics, and Institutions, English, & Economics
International issue(s) of interest: I am passionate about human trafficking mitigation and awareness, and I am interested in learning about the different historical, socio-cultural and economic intricacies that pervade this international issue.
Fun fact: I am an avid Great British Baking Show watcher!
Madeleine Schafer, SFS ’29
Major: RCST
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): None
International issue(s) of interest: I’m passionate about the rising presence of the far right around the world, especially in Germany.
Fun fact: I speak fluent German and am learning Russian!
Maggie Blakely, SFS ’29
Major: IPOL
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): Foreign Policy
International issue(s) of interest: I am passionate about the international issue of climate change, and how the rise of artificial intelligence is negatively impacting our environment while contributing to water scarcity.
Fun fact: I love to sculpt!
Marium Ihsan, CAS ’28
Major: Government
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs & Arabic
International issue(s) of interest: I am interested in exploring how we can develop better policy and infrastructure to equip refugee communities with resources to facilitate their integration into the social fabric of society.
Fun fact: I ate crepes everyday with my roommate last finals week!
Mia Tyler Rich, SFS ’28
Major: CULP
Minor(s)/Concentration(s): French & Black Studies
International issue(s) of interest: I care about the freedom of all people across the world. Free Sudan, Free Congo, Free Palestine.
Fun fact: I grew up living in two different states!
