Research Associates

Kristen N. McNutt

Liz Schwartz — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:12:47 -0500

Kristen N. McNutt is a graduate student in the Master of Nonprofit Management program at Regis University. Her undergraduate degree is in Women's Studies from Northern Arizona University with a focus on international affairs. In 2003, Kristen authored a briefing paper entitled "Sexualized Violence Against Iraqi Women by U.S. Occupying Forces," which was presented to the United Nation's Commission on Human Rights in March of 2005. Kristen plans to pursue a PhD in Women's Studies but in the interim she continues to work in her fields of interest: politics, media and human rights advocacy.

Catherine Szilagyi

Liz Schwartz — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:10:14 -0500

Catherine Szilagyi is a third year Sociology and Political Science/International Affairs double major at the University of California, Riverside. After graduation, she plans to serve in the Peace Corps for two years and then return home to attend graduate school in journalism. As a Hungarian-American, Catherine was raised to be aware of international issues. She aspires to succeed in the field of investigative journalism in order to uphold the ideals that the United States was founded upon.

Caitlin Ritchie

Liz Schwartz — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:05:32 -0500

Caitlin Ritchie is a sophomore majoring in Spanish at Smith College in Massachusetts. She is a member of the Smith College track and field team and also volunteers as an English tutor for new immigrants in her community. Caitlin plans to spend her junior year studying in Spain, and hopes to live and work in a Spanish speaking country for a time after graduation.

Jaime Mendoza

Alex Rollin — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:53:21 -0500

Jaime Mendoza is a recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in Political Science as well as a B.A. in Asian Pacific Studies. Jaime is currently taking time off to work both for the Liberty Coalition and on his own projects. He plans to eventually apply for graduate school in international relations, journalism, or business. Jaime is fluent in Spanish and can speak some Mandarin Chinese. He is a world traveler, and an avid student of international relations. Jaime believes that it is every citizen's constitutional duty to stay informed of the current political landscape.