Dorothy Cui is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College studying Government and Philosophy. She was born in Shanghai but grew up in Portland, Oregon. Some of her interests include international law, US-Asia relations, human rights, and applied ethics. She is particularly fascinated by how humanistic inquiry and cross-cultural dialogue can inform our understanding of international affairs within research, nonprofits, and governmental institutions. Outside the Keck Center, Dorothy co-leads the Claremont Ethics Bowl, serves as VP of Culture at the CMC Prison Education Project, and is a Research Assistant at the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies. She is also a classically trained soprano and currently sings with the Pomona College Choir. In her free time, you can find Dorothy attending Athenaeum talks, reading, playing the piano, and dancing with the Claremont Ballet Company.

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Harin Chung is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College from Orange County, California, majoring in International Relations. She is particularly interested in human rights, international law, and comparative politics. Harin’s interests stem from her identity as a Korean-American, internships at various local and global non-profit organizations, and research on domestic and international politics. On campus, Harin is a Program Assistant for the Keck Center, a photographer/social media manager at the Soll Center, and an APAM mentor. Harin hopes to pursue a career in which she amplifies the stories of others. In her free time, she enjoys photography, learning languages on Duolingo, and finding new bakeries and restaurants.

Samuel Hanson is a third-year student at Pitzer College from Minneapolis, Minnesota pursuing a B.A. in International Political Economy. His academic interests include Japanese security policy, international institutions, intelligence commons, foreign languages, and outer space law. Hanson spent two terms abroad in Japan, and his honor's thesis aims to provide a new theoretical interpretation of dual-use technology as trade-off optimization in Japanese space security. On campus, Hanson is a senator in the Pitzer College Student Senate, a staff editor for the Claremont Journal of International Relations, and a fitness attendant at the Pitzer gym. He previously obtained a professional intelligence analyst certification and worked as an advising analyst for ALCON Intelligence Ltd. before returning to Claremont for his final year. In his free time you can find him reading in the sun, jamming on the guitar with friends, or playing ultimate frisbee with the Claremont Braineaters.

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Zach Meisel is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College studying International Relations. He grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland, where he started a vending machine business that sparked his interest in business and economics. His academic interests include diplomacy, international political economy, and how governments and markets shape one another. In his first year at CMC, he researched the adoption of artificial intelligence within the U.S. Department of State through the nonprofit Center for Emerging Global Leaders, and later spent six weeks in Hanoi helping to develop a fellowship program for American undergraduates. This semester, he is also the student director for strategic initiatives at the Dreier Roundtable. Outside the classroom, he is a member of the CMS diving team. After graduation, he plans to explore careers at the intersection of government, business, and international affairs.

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Davin Khan is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is studying International Relations and Middle East Studies, and is particularly passionate about human rights, security, war, and international law. On campus, he is also a member of the Model UN team, the Amnesty International Taskforce, and the Refugee Advocacy Network. In his free time, he loves to travel and binge-watch sitcoms and crime shows. 

Jenna McComas is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College who is studying International Relations with a Legal Studies sequence. She is originally from Portland, OR. Jenna is fascinated by international affairs, with a particular interest in attitudes of states concerning international migration, as well as the role of humanitarian aid on the international stage. Over the summer, Jenna was a William Crouch Fellow with the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies, examining U.S foreign policy under President Trump. On campus Jenna is involved in CPB, is on the Claremont International Relations Society board, works as a FYG, and is a student worker at the mailroom. In her free time, you can find her practicing her Spanish, searching the village for good coffee spots, and crocheting.

Erin Kim is a second-year student at Claremont McKenna College from Seoul, South Korea, majoring in International Relations with a Data Science sequence. As a dual citizen, she is especially interested in diplomacy, citizenship, and cross-cultural identity, particularly in the context of U.S.–South Korea relations, media narratives, and global security. Her interest in international affairs stems from personal experience, legal internships in South Korea, and her research on international policy. Outside of the Keck Center, Erin serves as an APAM mentor, DRt Research Fellow, competes on the Mock Trial team, and loves fashion, travel, and documentary storytelling.

Keith Maben is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College from the Bay Area studying Government. He is particularly interested in immigration policy, law, and the politics of global migration. He has worked on projects analyzing immigration enforcement in the US, the economics of migration, and quantitative studies of national election administration. On campus, he is also a Research Assistant at the Rose Institute of State and Local Government, a Research Fellow at the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights, a consultant at Graphite Group, and a member of the CMC Model UN team. 

Terry Wu is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College, dual majoring in Economics and International Relations with a Data Science sequence. Raised between Taiwan and Shanghai, Terry bridges global perspectives with local action — whether building carbon-offsetting dashboards for communities in Bali or producing podcasts on food politics and gastrodiplomacy. On campus, he’s a writing consultant, editor at the Claremont Law Review, first clarinetist in the 5C Orchestra, and a research assistant at the Financial Economics Institute. As a member of Pomona Ventures, he helps lead Sagetank and Sparkathon, helping to promote student startups with bold and unconventional ideas. Passionate about the intersection of public policy, entrepreneurial ventures, and global justice, Terry is driven by a belief that bold ideas — backed by data, empathy, and a sense of purpose — can shape a more equitable world.