Editor-In-chief
Evan Linett is a second-year Master of Public Policy candidate at the Trachtenberg School, with concentrations in education policy and program evaluation. Previously, Evan worked as a survey researcher at The Gallup Organization. Currently, Evan partners with youth mentorship organizations to build capacity for program research and evaluation. When they are not behind a desk, Evan enjoys playing trumpet, roasting vegetables, and hiking in the Washington, D.C. area.
Managing Editor
Kody Keckler is a second-year MPP student at the Trachtenberg School. Originally from NE Ohio, he graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Gender & Sexuality Studies. After graduating, Kody spent four years working in HIV and COVID-19 research in Chicago before returning to school at GW. In his free time, he enjoys reading, tending to his houseplants, and exploring the city on his bike.
Authors (2022-23)
Anisha Sahni is a second-year Master of Public Policy candidate at the Trachtenberg School with a focus on gender and social policy. Originally from New Jersey, Anisha graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Public Policy Focus and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies in 2022. During her undergraduate career at The George Washington University, she interned on a political campaign, for a political consulting firm, for the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia, and for a law firm. In her free time, Anisha enjoys reading, creative writing, and baking.
Ben White is a first year Health Policy PhD student at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. Ben has a Masters in Public Policy from the Trachtenberg School and completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA where he double majored in Political Science and Communications Studies. Between his undergraduate degree and graduate education, Ben flew helicopters for the US Navy, and Ben has also worked with numerous nonprofits in the health policy space. Ben’s research interests are broadly centered around access to care and preventive health policy, and he is more narrowly interested in cancer policy. In his free time, Ben enjoys cooking and spending time outside with his dogs, Izzy and Nora.
Brady Misustin is a second year MPP student at the Trachtenberg School concentrating on program evaluation and health policy. His professional experience has included consulting on education-focused survey implementation at Qualtrics and as a Refugee Data Specialist working to improve outcomes of resettled populations at the State of Utah Refugee Services Office. During graduate school, Brady has interned as a research analyst at the USPS OIG and GAO. When he’s not geeking out about economics and data, Brady enjoys playing volleyball, hiking anywhere there are mountains, and watching and participating in musical theater.
Branden J. Reis is a second-year Master of Public Administration student at the Trachtenberg school. Originally from South Florida, he graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors in Political Science and Economics, minors in Leadership and Public Leadership, as well as a certificate in Political Campaigning. Branden has served in a variety of roles, including as a Legislative Intern on Capitol Hill as well as in several political and advocacy-related engagements. He currently works for the American Heart Association on the Heart of Greater Washington Campaign. In his spare time, Branden enjoys watching movies, grilling, and visiting the Smithsonian museums.
Gio Liguori is a second-year MPP student concentrating in Budget and Public Finance. He recently graduated in 2022 from GW with a BA in Political Science and Criminal Justice. Transportation, energy, and social welfare policy are Gio’s specific policy topics of interest and specifically how they relate to our goals of mitigating the effects of human-caused climate change. Gio wrote for the blog last year, authoring articles on nuclear energy and HIV prevention policy in the US. In his free time, you can find Gio faithfully rooting for his favorite sports teams, playing video games, or exploring the outdoors.
Lisa Ly is a second-year Master of Public Policy candidate at the Trachtenberg School. Her research interest includes social and urban policies and how different policies shape the systems of social provision in the United States. Lisa graduated summa cum laude and received her B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she also published her honors thesis, which examined racial profiling of civilians in the practice of stop-and-frisk in New York City. When she is not studying or working as a UX researcher at the Washington Post, Lisa loves to binge-watch k-dramas and anime.
Sean Gordon is a second-year Master of Public Policy student at the Trachtenberg School, pursuing a concentration in Industrial Policy and Economic Development. Previously, Sean has worked as a labor organizer for the SEIU Local 500 in Maryland and a Congressional Fellow for Representative Anthony G. Brown. Currently, he works as an Associate Policy Advisor at the BlueGreen Alliance where he assists in the group’s policy development and advocacy efforts. In his free time Sean enjoys watching old sitcoms, eating crabs, and listening to Bruce Springsteen.
ASSOCIATE EDITORS (2022-23)
Anisha Sahni is a second-year Master of Public Policy candidate at the Trachtenberg School with a focus on gender and social policy. Originally from New Jersey, Anisha graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Public Policy Focus and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies in 2022. During her undergraduate career at The George Washington University, she interned on a political campaign, for a political consulting firm, for the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia, and for a law firm. In her free time, Anisha enjoys reading, creative writing, and baking.
Amanda Windley is a second-year MA student in the Environmental Resource Policy program. After graduating from William and Mary with a BA in Government and Environmental Science and Policy, Amanda began working at the Department of Justice in the Environmental and Natural Resources Division. Amanda spends her free time reading, skateboarding, and playing keyboards and saxophone in a band.
Frank J. Bewkes is a second-year Ph.D. student at the Trachtenberg School, specializing in social policy and sexuality. A scholar of LGBTQ rights-related law and policy, he is an adjunct professor currently teaching at both GW Law School and Georgetown’s McCourt School. He has previously worked for such organizations as the Center for American Progress and the ACLU. Frank holds an LL.M. from NYU School of Law, a J.D. from GW Law School, and a B.A. in political science from Yale University. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family, singing, and genealogy. Born in New York and raised in Connecticut, Frank is the proud son of Susan Frank Kelley and Jeffrey L. Bewkes.
Grace Wofford is a third-year Environmental Resource Policy Student M.A., specializing in Energy marketing & communications. In her free time, Grace likes playing Catan, taking walks with her dog, and watching BookTV on C-Span.
Mairead Crotty is a first-year Master of Public Policy student at the Trachtenberg School. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English and Government and currently works as a paralegal at the House Office of the Legislative Counsel. In her free time, Mairead enjoys knitting, hiking, and trying new recipes.
Sarah Mohammadi is a first-year Master of Public Policy candidate with a focus on immigration. She graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and a minor in Islamic Studies. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, hiking, and taking her dog on long walks.
Steven Watson (he/him) is a first year MPP student at the Trachtenberg School. Prior to enrolling at GW, Steven attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia where he received a B.S. in anthropology and a B.A. in political science. His academic interests include social policy analysis and program evaluation, urban policy, and international development. During his spare time, Steven enjoys nature walks, running, trying new vegetarian restaurants, exploring DC, and folding fitted sheets.
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