Giulia Noto la Diega

Writer

Although having Italian heritage, Giulia has lived most of her life in various parts of Asia, developing a strong interest in politics, philosophy, and economics along the way.

Bella Fassett

Writer

From Oregon, Bella is passionate about youth substance abuse prevention and sexual health, and is studying at Georgetown University.

Katherine Oung

Writer

Floridian Katherine enjoys speech and debate as well as journalism and photography, and plans to study political science at university.

Darcy Miller

Writer

Living in London, Darcy enjoys photography and is interested in politics and economics.

Marcello Massone

Writer

Venezuelan and studying at Boston College, Marcello enjoys sports such as rugby and football as well as literature and law.

Amanda Straume

Writer

Born and raised in Norway, Amanda enjoys martial arts and is studying International Relations at the University of Edinburgh.

Siraz Bayburt

Writer

Interested in global politics and law, Siraz is from Turkey and lives in the Netherlands, truly representing the global mindset of Balance the Ballot.

Adit Seth

Writer

From Mumbai, Adit has fostered interests in philosophy, economics, psychology, and other sciences through his education.

Joseph Mullen

Writer

South African and living in Florida, Joseph is interested in reading and writing as well as politics and international relations.

Tomás Kirjner Baricco

Writer

Speaking four languages and counting, Tomas is studying political science at the University of Buenos Aires and hopes to live in London and pursue politics there.

Laian Abu Arish

Writer

From Jordan and living in Saudi Arabia, Laian enjoys engineering and reading as well as keeping up with current events.

Kavya Verma

Writer

When she’s not running her own ethically sourced food company in India where she lives, Kavya enjoys debating and basketball.

Hallie Underwood

Writer

Living in Ohio, Hallie loves exploring the outdoors as well as literature, history, film, and studying languages.

Max Moser

Writer

From the Netherlands, Max enjoys many different sports, and studies politics at Lancaster University.

Yasmeen Malawi

Writer

Lebanese and attending University of Texas at Austin, Yasmeen has pursued her interests in sports such as track and field as well as in international relations.

Nate Stumpff

Writer

Pursuing his interest in politics through MUN in high school, Nate is going on to study engineering at university after living in London for five years.

Salman Dhaif

Writer

From Bahrain, Salman is planning on studying economics and computer science in university, while pursuing his interest in sports as well.

Ayomide Badmus

Writer

Planning on studying pre-med or psychology in university, Nigerian-American Ayomide enjoys tennis as well as watching old films.

Anna Månsson

Writer

Anna, living and studying in Sweden and from China, enjoys dancing as well as solving rubix cubes, and hopes to possibly pursue law in university.

Shreyas Pingle

Writer

Shreyas, Indian and living in Dubai, once wrote an 800 page book on 'A History of Warfare in the 20th Century', and plans on studying European history in university.

Daniela Chárraga

Writer

A gymnast in her spare time, Daniela lives in Mexico City and has lived in seven different places within Mexico and enjoys global politics and biology.

Kate Lu

Writer

From the Phillippines, Kate loves photography and the beach, and wishes to study business management or marketing.

Nora Stone

Writer

Nora is interested in feminism, cinema, and literature, and lives in Spain with plans to study comparative literature.

Daniel Pokaz

Writer

With plans to study Law in university, Daniel is Croatian and lives in London, and loves basketball, international relations, & tripe.

Carrie Schaffhauser

Writer

Carrie loves to read & play the viola, and plans to study political science in university.

Jaap Steunenberg

Writer

Able to name all the countries, their capitals, and identify their flags, Dutch Jaap loves MUN, debate, travelling, and reading.

Sofia Heartney

Writer

Currently living in Virginia after living in four other countries, Sofia is interested in robotics and intends to pursue advocacy law.

David Bredin

Writer

A lover of poetry and film, David has lived in eight countries, currently living in London, and plans to study philosophy and English.

Olivia Gonzalez

Writer

Argentinian Olivia loves debate, participating in the National Argentinian Debate Team during 2016 and 2017, and studies law at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.

Pranav Gupta

Writer

From Mumbai, Pranav loves basketball and current affairs, with plans to study economics and international relations.

Merrin Seegers

Writer

From Florida, Merrin founded both the Republican and Democrat clubs at her high school, and is interested in history and law.

Eden Witt

Writer

When she’s not competing in triathlons, Eden enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, and reading.

Hoshahnia Kumaran

Writer

From Conneticut, Hoshahnia attends American University, and is interested in dance, political science, and law.

Neeharika Hemrajani

Writer

On the pre-med track at Boston University, Charisma is interested in classic literature, hackathons, and running 5Ks.

Arden Warner

Writer

From India and living in Tennessee, Arden plays the trumpet and enjoys spending time outdoors, and plans to study forensic psychology at university.

Manon Hufschmid

Writer

Swiss and living in Thailand, Manon enjoys MUN, environmental activism, and skiing, with plans to study law.

Kritika Ravichander

Writer

Kritika plans on studying business or communications, and enjoys travelling, robotics, and reading in her spare time.

Eden Ho

Writer

Singaporean Eden spends her time horseback riding and doing archery, and plans to study English or IR at university.

Carly Slattery

Writer

Attending Colgate University, Carly is majoring in philosophy and political science, and plays violin and soccer in her free time.

Catherine Estor

Writer

Catherine is interested in business, IR, and law, and lives in the Philippines where she grew up.

Wang Yongchaiyudh

Writer

From Thailand, Wang hopes to study aviation and later become a pilot, and plays the electric guitar for fun.

Akarsh Pahuja

Writer

Aside from his interest in politics, Akarsh likes theatrics, debate, and history.

Akarsh Pahuja

Writer

Aside from his interest in politics, Akarsh likes theatrics, debate, and history.

Wang Yongchaiyudh

Writer

From Thailand, Wang hopes to study aviation and later become a pilot, and plays the electric guitar for fun.