Don Lavoie Fellows

Don Lavoie Fellows consist of advanced undergraduates, recent graduates considering graduate school, and early-stage graduate students. Names denoted with an asterisk list their most recent educational program. Learn more about the Don Lavoie Fellowship.

Class of 2025-2026

Colin Adams
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Economics
University: Florida State University

Nifemi Adesina
Degree: PhD/JD
Discipline: Law (Digital Constitutionalism)
University: Newcastle University

Ishita Agarwal

Tessa Aguilar

Faith Akinyemi
Degree: BA
Discipline: Social Development
University: Albukhary International University, Malaysia

Sadia Akter
Degree: BS
Discipline: Anthropology
University: University of Rajshahi

Atyia Al-Hammud
Degree: BA
Discipline: International relations
University: Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Maria Aliboni
Degree: MSc
Discipline: Political Sociolgy
University: London School of Economics and Political Science

Rob Ambat
Degree: BA
Discipline: Microeconomics
University: Middlebury College

Anusuya Avadhanam
Degree: BSc
Discipline: Economics
University: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Merey Balgabayeva
Degree: BA
Discipline: Political Science and International Relations
University: Nazarbayev University

Lydia Barski

Nina Basu

Zach Beam
Degree: BA
Discipline: Economics
University: Northern Michigan Univeristy

Munira Bello
Degree: MSc
Discipline: Public Health
University: London School of Economics & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Diya Binu

Tatiana Blanco
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Sustainability
University: Stanford University

Molly Bleichrodt
Degree: BS
Discipline: Economics
University: Creighton Univeristy

Sky Boadi
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Urban Afffairs
University: university of Memphis

Can Bodrumlu
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Political Science
University: University of Washington

Joan Callista
Degree: MSc
Discipline: Development economics
University: London School of Economics & Political Science

Jonah Candeub

Eduardo Caovilla
Degree: BA
Discipline: Austrian economics
University: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Aidan Carr
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Economics
University: University of Minnesota

David Cheng
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Political Science
University: University of California, Davis

Bwalya Chisanga

Harpreet Chohan

Joel Christoph
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Applied microeconomics
University: European University Institute

Sebastian Citrea

Daniel Coffield

Madi Corbin
Degree: BA
Discipline: Economics
University: West Virginia University

Jem Cox
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Economics, Institutions
University: Institute for Sustainble Futures, University of Technology Sydney

David Cueva Condori

Cynthia Currie
Degree: MA
Discipline: Creative Writing and English- Poetry
University: Southern New Hampshire University

Pravalika Darini
Degree: LLB
Discipline: Law and economics
University: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Souhardya De
Degree: BA
Discipline: History
University: University of Bristol

José Javier de León
Degree: BBA
Discipline: Development economics
University: Universidad Francisco Marroquín

Devika
Degree: D.Phil.
Discipline: Education
University: University of Oxford

Eshaduti Dey

Abba Diallo
Degree: BA
Discipline: International relations
University: University of Oklahoma

Marius Drozdzewski

Ariana Duduna
Degree: BS
Discipline: Economics
University: Stanford University

Saishya Duggal

Yara El Turk
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Diplomacy and Consular Relations
University: Gate Academy / International College of Political Science & Economy

Ashley Erickson
Degree: MA
Discipline: Sustainable Development and Global Governance
University: Universidad Carlos III

Alexis Eskenazi
Degree: BA
Discipline: AI Engineering & Human Systems
University: University of California, Berkeley

Diana Esters
Degree: MS
Discipline: Applied Economics
University: Montana State University

Lillian Foos
Degree: BS
Discipline: Special and Elementary Education
University: Grove City College

Vrinda Gandhi

Payton Garcia
Degree: BA
Discipline: Development economics
University: Howard University

Hannah Ghebrelul
Degree: BS
Discipline: Economics
University: University of Texas at Dallas

Zachary Golden

Jacqueline Gonzalez
Degree: MS
Discipline: Analytics
University: Georgia Institute of Technology

Liam Goodwin

Jos Gordon

Allie Gottlieb
Degree: Not Listed
Discipline: Government & Politics + Public Relations
University: University of Maryland, College Park

Maulline Gragau
Degree: MPP
Discipline: Public Policy
University: Hertie School

Max Graham

Audrey Gray
Degree: MA
Discipline: Arts and culture
University: Rutgers University

Aidan Grogan

Talha Gueney
Degree: MA
Discipline: International relations
University: Johns Hopkins University

Audrey Guess
Degree: MS
Discipline: Applied Economics
University: Montana State University

Saloni Gugnani
Degree: MA
Discipline: Macroeconomics, international economics
University: Azim Premji University

Nicolás Guillné
Degree: BA
Discipline: Law and economics
University: Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES)

Siddharth Gundapaneni

Joost Haddinga

Gabor Halasz
Degree: MA
Discipline: Sociology
University: New School for Social Research

Garrett Hanson
Degree: BA
Discipline: Economics, Public Poliycy
University: The University of Chicago

Rania Harrara
Degree: BS
Discipline: International relations
University: Georgetown University in Qatar

Hugh Harsono

Ellie Harvey
Degree: BA
Discipline: International relations
University: University of Chicago

Benjamin Heaton

Josefina Herrera Arvay
Degree: LLB
Discipline: Bachelor of Laws
University: Universidad Nacional de La Rioja (UNLaR)

Lorielle J. Hollaway
Degree: BA
Discipline: Global Studies - Anthropology
University: Florida International University

Kyan Howe
Degree: BA
Discipline: Economics
University: Case Western Reserve University

Lieselotte Hsu
Degree: MSc
Discipline: Digital Humanities
University: KU Leuven

Nene Ibezim
Degree: MSc
Discipline: International Educational Development
University: University of Pennsylvania

Reem Ibrahim

Zaina Imam
Degree: BA
Discipline: Politics and Economics
University: University of Leicester

Anshika Jain

Sammy Jane-akson
Degree: MSc
Discipline: Comparative Politics & Conflict Studies (Political Science)
University: London School of Economics

Luciano Jesús Rosado

Robert Jexenflicker
Degree: MSc
Discipline: Economics
University: Vienna University of Economics and Business

Kamit Jhajharia
Degree: MA
Discipline: Macroeconomics
University: Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

Asher Johnson
Degree: MA
Discipline: International relations
University: University of Johns Hopkins

Riljeta Jonuzi

Katie Jordan
Degree: MA
Discipline: International Relations
University: Johns Hopkins University SAIS

Theo Judson
Degree: MA
Discipline: International relations
University: Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Aasi Kaleem
Degree: MS
Discipline: Computer Science
University: Northeastern University

Jack Kane

Swati Kanwar
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Chinese Area Studies (International Relations)
University: Jawaharlal Nehru University

Ryan Keel
Degree: BA
Discipline: Political Science
University: University of Mississippi

Penny Khalilpoorkordi
Degree: MA
Discipline: Philosophy
University: University of Calgary

Anas Khan

Nik Khosravipour
Degree: BA
Discipline: Macroeconomics
University: Vienna University of Economics and Business

Ayesha Khurshid
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Global Inclusion & Social Development
University: University of Massachusetts Boston

William Kim
Degree: BSc
Discipline: Economics
University: Eramus University Rotterdam

Hailey King
Degree: BA
Discipline: Engineering & Government
University: Dartmout College

Andre Kish

Jay Koo
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Governance and Globalization
University: Virginia Tech

Yevhen Kostohryzov
Degree: BA
Discipline: International relations
University: National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Arjun Kumar Singh
Degree: MA
Discipline: Sustainability Policy
University: Brandeis University

Jay Liu
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Accounting and Finance
University: University of Bristol

Ari Liverpool

James Lowe
Degree: BA
Discipline: Geography with Quantitative Methods
University: University of Leeds

Sam Lowery
Degree: Not Listed
Discipline: Fashion Management
University: The New School- Parsons

Mthokozisi Mabhena
Degree: MSc
Discipline: Global Challenges
University: University of Edinburg

Mac Mahoney

Mrigalika Majumdar

Veronika Makoviak
Degree: BA
Discipline: Political theory
University: Cornell University

Christos Manesiotis
Degree: BA
Discipline: Economics & Political Science
University: New York University Abu Dhabi

Zofia Maruszewska
Degree: BA
Discipline: Political economy
University: Duke Kunshan University

Gabriela Matute

Cole McCray

Dale Mcenany
Degree: M.Phil.
Discipline: race ethnicity and conflict
University: Trinity College Dublin

Teagan McIntosh
Degree: MA
Discipline: Anthropology
University: University of Illinois Chicago

Ayushi Mehta

Dominic Mendlik

Navyaa Menon

Georgia Messinger

Danielle Miller

Osebe Miriam
Degree: MPP
Discipline: Public Policy and Management
University: SOAS University of London

Deepannita Misra

Michael Moore
Degree: BS
Discipline: Political economy
University: Ball State University

Brisa Morales Hernández

Ali Mostafa
Degree: MA
Discipline: Political Science (Development Studies)
University: American University in Cairo

Lucas Moyon

Pragya Mundra
Degree: BSc
Discipline: Economics
University: Gokhale Institute Of Politics & Economics

Caleb Musa
Degree: BA
Discipline: Legal studies
University: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Grant Musick
Degree: BA
Discipline: Economics and Political Science
University: The University of Chicago

Kaira Naidu

Amit Narendula
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Business/Business administration
University: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Humna Naveed

Maxim Nikiforov
Degree: BA
Discipline: Political Science
University: Australian National University

Haddy Njie
Degree: MA
Discipline: Governance, Development & Public Policy
University: University of Sussex

Ben Nutter
Degree: BSc
Discipline: Economics and Philosophy
University: University of Bristol

Judith Obregón
Degree: MPA
Discipline: Master of Public Administration (MPA)
University: George Washington University

Juan Carlos Ocampo

Stephanie Odiase

Chioma Okoro
Degree: BS
Discipline: Business Administration (Economics)
University: Tuskegee University

Olafare Olagbaju

Olayemi Olaniyi

Faith Osagie
Degree: LLB
Discipline: Law
University: Ambrose Alli University

Akanni Oyegbola
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Economic -Community Development
University: Arizona State University

Gagan Pal
Degree: BS
Discipline: Analytics and Sustainability Studies
University: Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Nidhi Panchal

Joaquin Pantoja Monteza

Nandini Parashar
Degree: MA
Discipline: Political Science
University: University of Delhi

Hana Paskova

Robin Pearce

Edward Perry
Degree: BA
Discipline: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
University: University of York

Barna Peterfi

Atupere Phiri

Soktheavy Phouk
Degree: MA
Discipline: International Economics and Finance
University: Johns Hopkins (SAIS)

Sandhya Pise
Degree: BA
Discipline: Quantitative Economics
University: Beloit College

Frankie Ponzio
Degree: BS
Discipline: Economics
University: Butler University

Bhagyashree Prabhutendolkar

Avery Prewitt

Luis Prieto
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Intellectual history
University: Yale University

Karla Prieto Prado
Degree: MA
Discipline: Arts Management and Entrepreneurship
University: The New School

Mehr Puri
Degree: MA
Discipline: Political Science
University: Presidency University

Trinidad Queyras
Degree: LLB
Discipline: Legal studies
University: University of Buenos Aires

Adrita Rahman

Mehjabeen Rahman
Degree: BA
Discipline: International relations
University: University of Dhaka

Rashidat Raimi
Degree: MBA
Discipline: Global MBA
University: University of East London

Niranjan Raja
Degree: MS
Discipline: Agricultural and Applied Economics
University: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Santiago Ramírez Cuadros
Degree: MBA
Discipline: Anthropology
University: Universidad de los Andes

Horácio Ramalho
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Political Science and International Relations
University: Federal University of Paraíba

Rohith Raman
Degree: BA
Discipline: Political Science, Public Policy
University: The University of Texas at Dallas

Will Rampe

Krishna Rastogi
Degree: BSc
Discipline: Economics
University: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University

Melisa Rivarola
Degree: PhD
Discipline: economics
University: Universidad Católica de Argentina

Natalia Rocha Gonzales
Degree: MA
Discipline: Global Studies
University: Leipzig University/Ghent University (Erasmus Master)

Kaitlyn Roh
Degree: BS
Discipline: Accounting
University: The Catholic University of America

Abie Rohrig

Isaac Roman
Degree: BA
Discipline: Researcher
University: University of Guayaquil

Rafael Rota Dal Molin
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Applied microeconomics
University: Texas Tech University

Ian Rowe
Degree: MA
Discipline: Political Science
University: Florida Atlantic University

Enric Rubiella Navarro
Degree: MA
Discipline: Public finance
University: Open University of Catalonia

Sydney Rubinstein
Degree: MA
Discipline: Global Human Development
University: Georgetown University

Kaushy S. Arachchi
Degree: MPP
Discipline: Public Policy
University: University of Chicago

Nojus Saad
Degree: Postgraduate (PG) Diploma
Discipline: Politics and Diplomacy for Health
University: Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm School of Economics

Jakhongir Sadiev
Discipline: Development economics
University: Harvard Kennedy School

Kuhu Saha
Degree: MSc
Discipline: Gender studies
University: London School of Economics and Political Science

Alan Samuel 

Gabe Sarrategui

Keerthana Satheesh
Degree: MA
Discipline: Economics
University: Toulouse School of Economics

Trey Seabrooke

Ian Seklawi

Raashid Shah

Saif Shaikh

Kanishk Shanmugam
Degree: BA
Discipline: Political Science (Data & Modeling)
University: University of Rochester

Chandrika Sharma

Harshita Sharma

Ojus Sharma
Degree: MPA
Discipline: Economic Policy
University: London School of Economics (LSE)

Brian Shia
Degree: BS
Discipline: Austrian economics
University: Hillsdale College

Kashish Shivani

Shurabhi Shukla

Marjia Siddik
Degree: BSc
Discipline: Computer Science
University: Dublin City University

Arnold Stanley
Degree: LLM
Discipline: Law and economics
University: National Law School of India University

Ela Suciu
Degree: MSc
Discipline: Sustainable Development and Environmental Management
University: Babes-Bolyai University

Abhishek Sudke
Degree: MPA
Discipline: Public administration
University: The London School of Economics and Political Science

Kayla Susalla

Logan Tantibanchachai
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Political philosophy
University: University of Dallas

Rohan Tapia

Tyler Tate
Degree: JD
Discipline: Law
University: Harvard Law School

Ziyan Tejani

John Tibbetts
Discipline: International Policy
University: Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

Spencer Timmerman
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Economics
University: Washington University in St. Louis

Samvardhan Tiwari
Discipline: Legal studies
University: ILC (Integrated Law Courses), Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

Rayane Tobbeche

Wisdom Tokame
Degree: M.Phil.
Discipline: Development Policy and Planning
University: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Julia Tonelli
Degree: MPP
Discipline: Political economy
University: Universidad Torcuato di Tella

Salma Torres

Bach Tran

Priya Tripathi

Gregy Tuerah
Degree: MPP
Discipline: Development economics
University: University of Chicago

Tyler Turman

Brandon Ugbesia
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Chemical Engineering
University: University of South Florida

Boris Valiance
Degree: PhD
Discipline: International relations
University: American Graduate School in Paris

Emma Van Steertegem

Zev van Zanten
Degree: BS
Discipline: Economics
University: Duke University

Kirthi Velichety

Priyanka Venkat

Petar Vićentić
Degree: MS
Discipline: Economics, Economic Analysis and Policy
University: Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Belgrade

Duncan Voyles

Anjali Vurden
Degree: Not Listed
Discipline: Development Studies
University: University of South Africa

Nick Walters
Degree: MA
Discipline: Human Security major / Energy and Environmental Minor
University: The University of Pittsburgh

Brandon Wang
Degree: BS
Discipline: Mathematics
University: Arizona State University

Chenchen Wang
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Mass communication
University: University of Maryland, College Park

Aly Williams
Degree: MS
Discipline: Doctor of Medicine
University: Ross University

Hanne Wortmeyer
Degree: Not Listed
Discipline: International relations
University: University Witten/Herdecke

Ojasvi Yadav

Aryanshi Yadav
Degree: MA
Discipline: Development
University: Azim Premji University

Rabia Zafar
Degree: MS
Discipline: Business and Public Policy
University: Lahore University of Management Sciences

Makar Zarubin
Degree: BA
Discipline: Business Administration
University: Complutense University of Madrid

Laidlaw Zhang
Degree: MA
Discipline: International relations
University: Johns Hopkins University

Zepeng Zhou
Degree: PhD
Discipline: Sociology
University: Emory University

Joris Zilinskis

Fabiana Zorrilla
Degree: Ed.D.
Discipline: Education
University: University of Miami