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Kate Lawson
Editor-in-Chief
Kate Lawson
Editor-in-Chief
Kate Lawson (she/her) is a senior studying Political Economy and Public Policy. She is passionate about contemporary political issues, and studies the interplay between Schumpeterian growth theories, emerging technology, and environmental regulation. She has been a member of UWJPS staff since its founding, and she is excited to hold space for the work of UW Political Science students in her time at UW. In her free time she loves reading poetry and is pursuing a minor in Dance!
Kaitlyn O’Connor
Managing Editor
Kaitlyn O’Connor
Managing Editor
Kaitlyn O’Connor (she/her) is a senior studying Political Science. She specializes in American Constitutional politics and election politics. Recognizing the importance of creating platforms to uplift student voices, she has been working for the ASUW Office of Government Relations since sophomore year. If she isn’t advocating for student interests, she’s likely hiking across the states of Washington and Colorado, or reading a great book.
Editorial Board
Dylan Bianchi
Editor
Dylan Bianchi (he/him) is a junior studying Political Science and International Studies. He is interested in local political issues, particularly around housing. Dylan is going into his third year with the journal and loves platforming fellow students. Outside of UWJPS, Dylan is involved in Huskies for Housing, serves as the ASUW Vice President, and enjoys collaging.
Allie Goodman-Callender
Editor
Allie Goodman-Callender (she/her) is a senior studying Political Science and International Studies. She is passionate about US-East Asia relations, nuclear security, and international law. She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons are reshaping global security frameworks and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Allie is excited to be joining the UWJPS team to engage with diverse perspectives and collaborate with her peers.
Lucas Schultze
Editor
Lucas Schultze (he/him) is a senior studying Political Science and International Relations, with a concentration in Europe. He is a research assistant and comparativist, particularly interested in election violence, right-wing extremism, and European politics. Lucas is joining the journal this year, seeking to promote high-quality student-led research. In his free time, Lucas loves to cook, listen to music, and bike.
Shelby Mallard
Editor
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Grace Albertson
Assistant Editor
Grace Albertson (she/her) is a junior studying Political Science and Spanish with a minor in Philosophy. This is her first year with JPS, and she’s excited to work at the intersection of creativity and academia. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and ranking new restaurants on Beli.
Brayden Pugh
Assistant Editor
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Madeline Dear
Assisant Editor
Madeline Dear is a sophomore studying political science and public policy. Entering her first year with the journal, she’s excited to work with students to uplift their exceptional work. She loves to read in her spare time as well as take classes with UW dance club.
Viraaj Gupta
Assistant Editor
Viraaj Gupta (he/him) is a junior studying Political Science and Mandarin, with a focus on international affairs. He’s entering his first year with the UWJPS and looks forward to serving the student body with high-quality student research. Outside of the journal, he works for The Daily and enjoys playing in the Seattle music scene.
Leehan Kim
Assisant Editor
Leehan Kim (she/her) is a junior studying Political Science and minoring in Philosophy. This is her first year with the UWJPS and is looking forward to working alongside students who share a passion for political science. In her free time, she enjoys reading and bouldering.
Melia NelsonDylan Bianchi
Assisant Editor
Melia Nelson (she/her) is a junior studying Economics and minoring in Law Societies and Justice. During her first year of working with UWJPS she is excited to collaborate from students from many different disciplines. In her free time she loves hiking and painting!
Savannah Shuman
Assisant Editor
Savannah Shuman (she/her) is a junior studying Political Science and pursuing Interdisciplinary Honors. She has particular interest in American constitutional law and its intersection with social justice. This is her first year with UWJPS, and Savannah is excited to contribute to a platform for student research. Outside of the Journal, Savannah writes law review articles and enjoys intramural sports.
Public Relations
Brenna Crouse
Public Relations Director
Brenna Crouse
Public Relations Director
Harrison Prow
Finance Director
Harrison Prow (he/him) is a fourth year student studying Finance and International Relations. He is interested in multinational enterprises’ influence on international law, sustainable development, and their own legal and financial structures. He joined JPS its founding year and is excited to continue publishing new voices and insights. In his free time he plays ultimate frisbee and works with Bricolage, the literary arts magazine.
Jacqueline Biscay
Media Assistant
Jacqueline Biscay (she/her) is a second year at UW studying Visual Communications Design. She is interested in international politics, specifically in regards to the EU. In her second year being a part of the UWJPS, she hopes to expand the journal's reach within the student body and is excited to hear her peer's opinions. In her free time, Jacqueline loves drawing and swimming around Seattle!
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