RFG is proud to announce the most recent additions to the Robertson Fellows’ network. Ten new fellows have kicked off the 2022-2023 academic year, which marks the 14th class supported by RFG. 

We are excited to introduce our newest fellows and to share more about what motivated them to pursue careers in the Federal Government and international relations. You can read more about each of these amazing Fellows via their bios below. 

Melissa Alvisi, Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Areas of Interest: Budgetary Management & U.S. Foreign Policy

Colleen Bowman, University of Maryland, School of Public Policy

Areas of Interest: Global Advocacy, Conflict Resolution, & International Development

Andrew Gasparini, Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Areas of Interest: Public Diplomacy, International Development, & Cross-Cultural Exchange 

Indira Gunness, Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government and Public Service

Areas of Interest: Intelligence Analysis & Federal Law Enforcement

McKenzie Hartman, UC San Diego, School of Global Policy and Strategy

Areas of Interest: U.S. Foreign Policy, Climate Change, & Environmental Conservation

Abigail Huie, Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government and Public Service

Areas of Interest: Agricultural Policy & International Trade

Olivia Parker, University of Maryland, School of Public Policy

Areas of Interest: Consular Affairs, Foreign Language Acquisition, & U.S. Engagement in Asia

Grace Pettey, University of Maryland, School of Public Policy

Areas of Interest: U.S. Engagement in Africa, International Trade and Investment, & Climate Change

Marja Ritchie, Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government and Public Service

Areas of Interest: Cross-Cultural Exchanges & Community Development 

Jackson Rice, UC San Diego, School of Global Policy and Strategy

Areas of Interest: U.S.-China Relations & International Commerce