Student Associates 

Nohelani Downs, Undergraduate Research Associate 
Pursuing a B.A. at George Mason University for Communications with a focus on Public Relations and a minor in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. With this path, I am able to utilize various research methods for strategic communication and campaigns reaching across different groups/communities in society to effectively navigate and mitigate conflict. This includes and is not limited to harm involving environmental, psychological, structural, etc.

Anka Whelan, Research Assistant 
Anka Whelan is an undergraduate student at George Mason University, double majoring in Global Affairs and Russian. She is a specialist Eastern Europe and Eurasian Affairs, and is interested in genocide prevention, global governance, conflict resolution, and international security. Anka is a member of the Mason swim and dive team, head lifeguard at the Mason aquatic and fitness center, and serves as Under Secretary of Athletics and Recreation for Mason Student Government.