Executive Editor
Sarah is a second-year Master of Public Policy student interested in social welfare and public health policy. Prior to the Batten school, Sarah worked as a long-form news reporter and features editor before pivoting careers to the substance use treatment and recovery field. She now serves as a Course Assistant for the Batten School, is a Research Assistant with the Karsh Institute of Democracy and a 2025-2026 Tadler Fellow.
Managing Editor
George is a second-year Master of Public Policy student from Roanoke, Virginia. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Foreign Affairs, with a minor in Spanish, from Hampden-Sydney College in May 2024. During his time at Hampden-Sydney, George was the punter on the football team, a three-term member of the honor court, and a senior editor for the college newspaper. Professionally, George spent his senior year working in government affairs, with a focus on healthcare and trade policy. Most recently, he completed an internship with the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, where he contributed to homeland security and data privacy legislation. He is a 2025-26 Tadler Fellow.
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