Who is Elena?
Elena Walczak is a second-year student in the Master of Global Affairs program specializing in security and human rights & global justice. She completed her bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in New York City with a double major in Political Science and Humanitarian Studies and a double minor in French and Peace & Justice Studies. She has worked at multiple international nongovernmental organizations and focused on research on Turkish foreign policy. Her research interests include transitional justice, the protection of human rights during conflict, and the intersection of human rights & security. She is also the co-President of the Global Development initiative and believes that development is vital to securing peace and diplomacy.
Want to know something cool about Elena?
Elena has been a vegetarian for 12 years!