Berkley Center

Abigail Assadi (C’26) studies government in the College of Arts & Sciences and pursues a minor in religion, ethics, and world affairs with the Berkley Center. Through her studies, she focuses on post-conflict legal mechanisms for sustainable peace and democracy. Honing her commitment to intercultural and interreligious engagement, during fall 2024 Abigail studied abroad with Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna: Comparative European Perspectives on Conflict and Democracy at the School for International Training; she was part of the fall 2024 Doyle Global Dialogue cohort. Abigail has worked as a research assistant for Georgetown University's Center for Jewish Civilization; interned at the American Academy of Diplomacy, the Department of Homeland Security working on women, peace, & security issues, and the Edunomics Lab of the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy; and engaged in the Emerging Peacemakers Forum, an international peacebuilding summit for young leaders in Geneva, Switzerland. At Georgetown, Abigail is active in the Philodemic Society, Jewish Students Association, GU Politics, and the Carroll Fellows Initiative.

Blain Beyene (C'25) is majoring in government with honors with minors in French and religion, ethics, and world affairs. Originally from the Washington, DC, area, she holds a lifelong interest in the intersection between culture and politics. In particular, she has studied religion in its functions as a force for peace and violence worldwide, a major provider of humanitarian assistance, a source of political disagreement, and an avenue of musical expression. Her own identity as a Catholic Ethiopian-American greatly influences her interests of studying the role of religion as a political influence throughout Africa. Beyond her studies at Georgetown, Blain is involved in Catholic Ministry and Georgetown's Radio Club.

Ariana Biondi-Copeland (C'25) is majoring in English with minors in Italian and religion, ethics, and world affairs (REWA). She was born and raised in New York City and plans on returning, following her graduation. Her campus extracurriculars include being a member of the Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association, the GU Eating Society, and writing for The Hoya. In her free time she loves to try new restaurants, attend live music events, and be around her friends and family. Being apart of the REWA minor has allowed her to indulge in her passion of learning about other cultures and our role on a global scale.

Phoebe Chambers (C'25, G'26) is majoring in government with a minor in religion, ethics, and world affairs. She is also a graduate student in the democracy and governance program. Phoebe hails from Potomac, Maryland—a short 30-minute drive from the Hilltop. Outside of class, she enjoys interning on Capitol Hill and competing for Georgetown's Model UN team.

Elizabeth Foster (C'27) is an undergraduate student in the College of Arts & Sciences. She plans to major in American studies with minors in statistics and in education, inquiry, and justice. In the past, Elizabeth has worked as a Free Expression fellow and a Campus Advocates fellow for PEN America. Her efforts to champion intellectual freedom in the face of local censorship were highlighted in the documentary film Banned Together. She is a member of the inaugural spring 2025 Doyle Dialogue Fellows cohort.

Alex Johnson (C'25) is a senior at Georgetown University's College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in government and minoring in religion, ethics, and world affairs. He is from outside of Chicago, Illinois. He is passionate about foreign policy, global affairs, and international law.

Chantal Li (SFS'25, G'26) is an accelerated student majoring in science, technology, and international affairs with a minor in religion, ethics, and world affairs and earning a master’s degree in security studies with a concentration in international security. Her research interests include soft power, space policy, great power competition, and international cooperation. She previously interned with the Space Foundation and the NATO Research Group.

Julianne Meneses (C'25) graduated from the College of Arts & Sciences in 2025, having studied justice and peace (JUPS) and Spanish. She is a first-generation Filipino-American, and she explores her identity and serves others by studying the intersection between immigration and social justice. Julianne served as the JUPS Student Program Assistant and volunteered with the DC Schools Project for migrant adults in Washington, DC. She plans to become an immigration lawyer or conduct international research related to the field. Julianne studied abroad in Barcelona during summer 2023. She was a 2024 Education and Social Justice Fellow.

Mary Nguyen (C’25) graduated from the College of Arts & Sciences in 2025, having majored in environmental biology and minored in religion, ethics, and world affairs. As part of the spring 2024 Doyle Global Dialogue cohort, she studied abroad at the National University of Samoa. Mary is curious about agricultural science and the global church. She looked forward to learning how intercultural and interreligious dialogue informs island biosecurity and local floristics. At Georgetown, Mary is involved with Catholic Retreats, the Vietnamese Student Association, and the Homelessness Outreach Meals and Education (HOME) program.

Katherine Wijenaike-Bogle (C'25) is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences. As an interdisciplinary studies major with a minor in religion, ethics, and world affairs, she focuses on sustainable development and the intersection of political economy and environmental studies. She is currently working on a senior thesis on the social-ecological impacts of hydropower projects. Outside the classroom, Katherine volunteers at the Maker Hub where she assists visitors with sewing, laser cutting, and 3D printing and serves as the current Maker in Residence.