M.A. International Relations

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Washington, D.C. · GPA 3.59 · May 2026 · Charles B. Rangel Fellow

Concentrations

International Economics & Finance Regional Focus: Americas Regional Focus: Europe & Eurasia

Corporate Finance Capital structure, valuation, and financial decision-making in an international context.

Urban Economics Spatial economics of cities, land markets, urban form, and housing policy.

International Investment Law Bilateral investment treaties, ISDS, and the legal framework governing FDI.

Sanctions & Their Effects Design, implementation, and economic consequences of international sanctions regimes.

GIS: Energy & Environment Spatial analysis applied to energy infrastructure, environmental risk, and climate policy.

Statistics for Data Analysis Quantitative methods, regression analysis, and applied econometrics for policy research.

Macroeconomics of Development Growth theory, structural transformation, and macroeconomic frameworks for developing economies.

Country Risk Analysis Frameworks for assessing political, economic, and financial risk in international markets.

Research Contributor — SAIS–World Bank Territorial Development Program Developed evidence-based policy recommendations for soft infrastructure modernization in Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Analyzed trade facilitation frameworks across seven countries to identify opportunities for harmonizing customs procedures and regional standards. Synthesized country-specific export potential assessments using composite trade metrics to inform World Bank development interventions.
Rangel Fellowship Program Recipient of the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship, a U.S. Department of State program designed to attract outstanding students to careers in the Foreign Service. The fellowship provides full funding for two years of graduate study and a summer internship at a U.S. Embassy.

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellow GPA 3.59 U.S. Department of State Scholar