Our Team
The MHCR family comprises not only its student-employees and Carter School faculty but everyone dedicated to “breaking the barriers that separate people… to overcome differences and heal wounds of the past.” Below, you can learn more about and connect with our current staff and alumni.
MHCR ALUMNI
hannah khan, former impact coordinator
(2024)
Hannah adamson,
Former LAB MANAGER
(2021-2024)
Merisa Mattix, Former Development MANAGER
(2021-2024)
Beltina (Belle) Gjeloshi, Former Research officer
(2020-2023)
Christopher Siebentritt, Research Assistant
(2023)
Mike sweigart, research affiliate
(2021-2023)
Amanda Peña, shinnyo fellow
(2022-2023)
Greta roberson, research Officer
(2021-2023)
Cam Cassar
Communications Officer (2020-2022)
Current Role: Project Consultant at Think Peace Learning and Support Hub
Oakley hill,
former Research officer
(2020-2022)
Angelina Mendes, Research fellow
(2020-2022)
Monica Ghani
Finance and Administrative Officer (2020-2022)
Jonathan Jimenez
IREX Fellow (2022)
Jena Kitchen
Research Officer (2021)
Current Role: Program Officer, Think Peace Learning and Support Hub
Kelsey Vaughn
Research Assistant (2021)
Current Role: Masters Student of Human Security, Aarhus University
Annalisa Jackson
Associate Director (2019-2021)
Current Role: Founder/Coach, Collective Flourishing LLC
Monica Curca
Research Affiliate (2020-2021)
Current Role: Founder and Director, Activate Labs
Amelia Johnston
Research Assistant (2020)
Current Role: Project Assistant, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict at George Mason University
Elicia Yoffee
Project Manager (2019-2020)
Current Role: Operations Analyst, SaveSolar Corporation
Natalia Kanos
Research Assistant (2020)
Current Role: Master of Public Administration Candidate, Columbia University
Toni farris
Research Fellow (2020-2021)
Current Role: PhD Candidate, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict; Self-employed Consulant;