About the Authors

Petroslava Bratanova is a second-year student at Sciences Po Paris, campus of Menton, majoring in Politics & Government. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of politics, economics, and law, with a particular focus on democratic governance, human rights, and the impact of emerging technologies on policymaking. Her work reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary analysis and practical application, aligning with her aspiration to contribute to contemporary debates in political science and law.

Olivia de Paschalis graduated from Loyola Marymount University in May 2024 with a Psychology major, an Italian minor, and membership in Psi Chi and Kappa Gamma Alpha honors societies. She was a Rains Research Assistant in the Political Science and International Relations Department and conducted research on the practice of peacebuilding and its relationship to social identity by connecting the disciplines of psychology and political science. Following a gap year spent traveling and volunteering abroad, de Paschalis plans to continue her pursuit of research and systemic change by pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in legal/forensics studies.

Elliott Howes is a senior at American University’s School of International Service. He is majoring in International Studies with a concentration in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights, and minoring in Language and Area Studies: Italian/Europe. Passionate about issues of democracy, migration, and genocide, he hopes to pursue a career in which he can advance the understanding and protection of human rights worldwide.

Nyssa Itzaithi Kypuros is pursuing a B.A. in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Anthropology at the University of Texas at Tyler, including conducting research on the illicit antiquities trade with the UT Tyler Department of Social Science. Kypuros studies ceramics with the UT Tyler Archaeology Imaging Lab in preparation for graduate studies, focusing on materiality and Indigenous identities, and will also be featured at the 2025 Blue Creek excavation team with the Maya Research Program.

Sophia Medzoyan is majoring in Human Rights and Gender Studies at Barnard College of Columbia University. Her heritage as a descendant of Armenian Genocide survivors informs much of her interest in studying and documenting the violation of human rights in the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region.

Kate Gouveia Pereira is a Criminology student in her final year at Toronto Metropolitan University. A first-generation university student descended from Portuguese-Azorean immigrants, she was raised on the border of Harbord Village and Kensington Market in Toronto. As a two-time Dean’s List recipient, Gouveia Pereira is committed to learning about and researching marginalized groups. She is pursuing a law clerk diploma after graduation and hopes to gain experience in the legal field before pursing graduate studies.

Greta Redleaf is a senior at American University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and a master’s degree in Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights. She further explores areas of interest within her International Studies minor, including Peace and Conflict Resolution and Genocide Studies. She attributes her connection to Religion and Peace Studies to a mercy-based high school education and a multi-faith household. She loves to travel and learn about different cultures.

Eden Rolves is a junior at Webster University-Saint Louis who plans to graduate in May 2026 with double-majors in Media Production and Anthropology and Sociology. Rolves is passionate about human rights, sustainability, and accessible knowledge through media. She hopes to combine her design and media work with her social science knowledge after graduation to promote meaningful ideas and inspire change.