Staff Directory

Jade Faircloth

Co-Editor-in-Chief

Jade Faircloth is a fourth-year global studies major with a public affairs minor. She is interested in topics relating to international relations, criminal law, and human rights, with a specific focus on accountability within international institutions and the disparities in global justice systems. After graduation, she hopes to travel and attend law school. In her spare time, she enjoys cafe hopping, baking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.

Madeline Abellera

Co-Editor-in-Chief

Madeline Abellera is a third-year political science major with a minor in Russian studies. She is especially interested in the geopolitics of Eastern Europe and hopes to attend law school after graduation. Madeline has worked as an intern for the Center for European Policy Analysis in Washington, D.C. and is a head delegate of the UCLA Model United Nations team. In her free time, she enjoys going to museums, drinking coffee, and learning about random niche historical events.

Ivana Prokopenko

Staff Writer

Chaitanya Kishore

Staff Writer

Clarissa Damesyn

Staff Writer

Ivana Prokopenko is a second-year international development and Russian studies major. She is specifically interested in Russian-US relations and the influence natural resources have on societies and political institutions’ decision-making process. After graduating, she hopes to work at a think tank organization or a non-profit before going to law school to study international law and earn a master’s in energy policy. In her free time, Ivana enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, traveling, and all things adventurous. 

Chaitanya Kishore is a third-year political science major with a minor in South Asian Studies. He is interested in the geopolitics of South Asia, global economic development, and democratization. In the future, he plans to go to law school and work in foreign policy. In his free time, Chaitanya loves to listen to music, bake, read the news, and spend time with his friends and family. 

Clarissa Damesyn is a second-year International Development Studies and Geography/Environmental Studies Major pursuing a minor in African Studies. She is particularly interested in debt held by Global South countries and the barriers to dealing with climate-induced disasters, as well as diplomatic relations to hold Global North countries accountable for their exorbitant greenhouse gas emissions. She intends to pursue an M.phil in Development Studies overseas and eventually work in environmental consulting with developing nations. In her free time, Clarissa enjoys hiking, reading, playing pickleball, and time with her loved ones!

Brianna Bell is a second-year Global Studies major and European Languages and Transcultural Studies with Italian minor. She is interested in topics relating to national security, conflict resolution, and international competition, focusing especially on Russia, China, and the Middle East. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family.

Sage Ruttenberg is a first-year Psychology and Public Affairs major. She is interested in counterterrorism and the role of intelligence in shaping national security policy. On campus, she is involved with the United Nations Association and hopes to pursue a law degree focused on national security. In her free time, Sage enjoys live music, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Georgiana Morris is a second-year political science major minoring in Environmental Systems and Society. She is interested in the geopolitics of the Global South and the intersection between the energy transition and human rights. Her ultimate goal is to pursue to a Master’s in International Affairs and Climate Change and eventually work in climate adaptation strategy or policy. In her spare time, Georgiana loves to backpack, hike, run with her friends, and occasionally oil paint! 

William Parker

Staff Writer

Nithila Chintakindi

Staff Writer

Rahil Siddiqi

Staff Writer

William Parker is a second-year International Development Studies major. He is especially interested in international relations and the effect climate change will have on migration, leading to further shifting demographics. Elsewhere around campus, he is a coxswain for the men’s rowing team. For fun, you can find him somewhere outside, probably on a hike or trying something new. 

Nithila Chintakindi is a second-year Psychology and Political Science double major with a minor in Information and Media Literacy. She is interested in the roots of global conflict, specifically the media’s effect on polarization of international issues. She hopes to one day get a PhD and eventually a law degree and work in international relations and diplomacy. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, baking, and crossing the little things off her bucket list.

Rahil Siddiqi is a third year Global Studies major at UCLA. His academic interests lie at the intersection of US foreign policy, global geopolitical trends, and domestic affairs in the Middle East, South Asia, and the Balkans. Passionate in the field of international relations, Rahil has served as a Critical Language Scholar in Morocco and a YES Abroad Ambassador in Bulgaria on behalf the U.S. State Department. Pursuant to his interests, Rahil hopes to serve as a foreign service officer and continue his involvement in civic engagement both in and outside of government. Beyond the classroom, Rahil enjoys his time managing his family’s cafe, competing for UCLA Model UN, and playing/arguing about football with his family and friends.