Meet Our Team
2026-27 Executive Board
President
Cole Moody ’27
Cole is a junior double majoring in American Studies and Government in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is interested in ecology and immunology, visual art, and 19th and 20th century political philosophy. On campus, Cole is involved in the Cornell Political Union and Art Beyond Cornell. He can be reached at cam573@cornell.edu.
Editor-in-Chief
Jason Cannistraro ’27
Jason is a junior double majoring in Government and Classics on a Pre-Law track. He is interested in studying the intersection of international relations and law. On campus, he also serves as the Vice-President of Judicial Affairs for the Cornell Interfraternity Council, and is involved with the Classics Society and the Alexander Hamilton Society. For fun, Jason enjoys playing on his intramural soccer team, watching classic movies, and learning new songs on the piano. He can be reached at jc3598@cornell.edu.
Editor-in-Chief / Treasurer
Amelia Garcia ’27
Amelia is a junior majoring in Government and Information Science. She is interested in the interconnectedness of countries through migration as well as the comparison of different social movements globally. On campus, Amelia is currently involved with Cornell Votes, the Data Visualization Team at The Cornell Sun, and works as a CIS Course Consultant. Amelia can be reached at agg76@cornell.edu.
Vice President
Eric Lechpammer ’27
Eric is a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences studying History with minors in European Studies, Latin American Studies, and Law and Society. Eric joined the Diplomat in Fall 2023, and he has previously served as a staff artist and staff writer. He is interested in international human rights law with a focus on Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. Beyond the Diplomat, he is involved with the Undergraduate International Law Review at Cornell, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and works in an administrative role for the Nexus Scholars Program. He can be reached at epl47@cornell.edu.
Editorial and Creative Staff
Editor
Ethan Kellogg ’26
Ethan is a senior majoring in Environment & Sustainability with minors in International Relations and Law & Society. He is interested in international affairs, environmental policy, and urban planning/logistics. On campus, Ethan is also president of the Cornell International Affairs Society (CIAS) and a member of Cornell University Sustainable Design (CUSD), and has several years of prior experience in foreign affairs journalism, primarily focusing on Eastern European and Central Asian politics. He can be reached at ejk244@cornell.edu.
Editor
Claudine Miller ’26
Claudine is a senior majoring in Government and Economics, and minoring in Environment & Sustainability, Law and Society, and French. She is interested in diplomacy, law, international economics, and environmental activism. On campus, Claudine is also a member of Cornell International Affairs Review and Thread Magazine. She can be reached at cnm47@cornell.edu.
Editor
Cynthia Tan ’26
Cynthia is a senior studying Public Policy with a minor in Information Science. She is interested in how law and technology shape global security, and she spent this past summer as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford researching transnational cybercrime networks. On campus, she is a Junior Fellow at the Cornell Tech Policy Institute, VP of New Member Education of Phi Alpha Delta (pre-law fraternity), and a Resident Advisor. She can be reached at ct669@cornell.edu.
Editor
Basil Bob ’27
Basil is a Junior double majoring in Government and English. He is passionate about African and Middle East politics, the intersection of politics and law, political theory, literature, movies, music, soccer, and basketball. On campus, Basil is involved with the Black Ivy Pre-Law Society, Pan African Muslim Student Association (PAMSA), Literary Society at Cornell, and Cornell Speech and Debate (CSDS). He can be reached at bob27@cornell.edu.
Editor
Taehee Oh ’27
Taehee is a junior majoring in Government and Asian Studies with a minor in History. She is interested in the politics of ethnic identities and nationalism, democracy and authoritarianism, and political violence. On campus, Taehee is also a senior writer at the Cornell Daily Sun, member of the Pi Lambda Sigma, Cornell's premier government society, and a violinist in the Cornell Symphony Orchestra. She can be reached at to242@cornell.edu.
Editor
Ethan Wang ’27
Ethan is a junior double majoring in Government and Psychology. He is interested in the criminal justice system and how institutions, politics, and laws shape our moral outlooks. On campus, he is also an Associate Editor for the Cornell International Affairs Review and a member of the Cornell Badminton Club. He can be reached at erw99@cornell.edu.
Editor
Tatiana Avdienko ’28
Tatiana is a sophomore majoring in Government. She is interested in technology policy, political unrest, and cultural diplomacy. Tatiana has work experience with the California State Assembly. In her free time, she plays the upright bass. Tatiana can be reached at tma66@cornell.edu
Editor
Anna Foote ’28
Anna is a Global Development student at Cornell University with a concentration in Environment and Development and intended minors in Law & Society and Anthropology. Originally from Alexandria, VA, Anna combines a passion for equitable systems with hands-on experience in environmental education, fair trade, and energy policy. She currently serves as a manager for the Cornellian Yearbook, where she runs both logistical and creative aspects of business. Anna is also a web designer for Markets4Kenyans, promoting sustainable e-commerce for artisans in Kenya, exploring intersections between global policy, local livelihoods, and sustainable development. Anna can be reached at akf46@cornell.edu.
Editor
Ria Mueller ’28
Ria is a sophomore double majoring Government and Economics with particular interests in international relations, law, and human rights issues. Alongside the Cornell Diplomat, she is a member of the Cornell International Affairs Society as the Director of Finance for the Cornell Model UN Conference (CMUNC), a student ambassador for Alumni Affairs and Development, a teacher for TASSEL Cambodia, and a cellist in the Cornell Symphony Orchestra.
Editor
Zahed Kachhi ’28
Zahed is a sophomore majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations. He is interested in global business and development, international law, geopolitics, and public policy. On campus, he is also a staff writer for the Cornell Undergraduate International Law Review, a foreign policy analyst for the Cornell Current, and a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. Zahed can be reached at znk5@cornell.edu.
Editor
Durjoy Bhadra ’29
Durjoy is a freshman majoring in Linguistics with possible double majors/minors in Cognitive Science, History, and Bengali Language. He is interested in international relations and geopolitics, conflict resolution, peace studies, humanitarian aid efforts, and political philosophies. For fun, Durjoy loves to go on long walks with his friends, play Indian Classical Music, and read a lot of self-help books. On campus, Durjoy is involved with the Language Resource Center where he attends and hosts Language Conversation Hours while jamming with Cornell SAARANG on the weekends. Durjoy can be reached at db986@cornell.edu
Editor / Artist
Sandra Emhenya ’29
Sandra is a current freshman majoring in Fine Arts and minoring in Applied Economics and International Relations. She loves oil painting, fashion and has done historical research on the global suffrage moment. Sandra is interested in international affairs, cross-cultural trade, and loves to play tennis. She is also involved in Cornell Current as an International Sector Analyst and a member of Phi Alpha Delta. Sandra can be reached at so455@cornell.edu.
Editor
Juliana Qiu ’29
Juliana is a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences studying Government and Economics. She is particularly interested in how judicial oversight in regulatory law influences the promotion of equitable economic outcomes across nations. Her past experiences include working as an editorial intern for her town newspaper, The Redding Sentinel, and a research fellow at Ballotpedia, where she engaged in nationwide election coverage and policy analysis. On campus, Juliana serves as a writer for The Cornell Daily Sun, a liaison for the Coalition Department of Cornell Votes, and a Policy & Legislative Researcher for the Homelessness Action Project. She can be reached at jwq4@cornell.edu.
Artist
Jehosheba Ackah-Blay ’26
Jehosheba (Sheba) is a senior majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society, with a passion for advancing global and public healthcare equity and accessibility. On campus, she is also involved in the Cornell Red Cross Club where she contributes to health-focused initiatives. She can be reached at Ja764@cornell.edu.
Artist
Adrita Rahman ’27
Hi, I’m Adrita Rahman! I’m studying in the ILR School with minors in Business and Art History. I was born in Berkeley, California, and I’m originally from Bangladesh, but I grew up in Singapore. During my time in Singapore and Zurich I have delved into my interest for Graphic Design and Typography, I’m excited to bring that creativity to the Diplomat as part of the Graphic Design team. I am reachable at ar898@cornell.edu!
Artist
Amanda Russo ’27
Writing Staff
Writer
Peri Dunn ’26
I am a senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, majoring in Global Development with minors in Business and Law & Society. I am the Vice President of Cornell Hunger Relief and am pursuing a thesis regarding the U.S. H2-A Visa Program. I hope to pursue a career in government, continuing my experiences with the D.C. Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Brownstein Hyatt Farber & Schreck. Outside of my studies, I am passionate about traveling, dance, and fitness. Please contact me at pmd97@cornell.edu.
Writer
Abigail Silverman ’26
Abigail is a senior studying Policy Analysis and Management in the Brooks School of Public Policy with minors in Business and Law & Society. She is currently an analyst in the Education department in the Cornell Policy Group, a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, a scholar for the Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, and a Brooks School ambassador. She is committed to pursuing law school with the goal of becoming a litigation attorney, driven by a deep interest in the United States judicial system and a desire to actively contribute to its work. Abigail can be reached at ahs266@cornell.edu.
Writer
Hank Guo ’27
Hank is a junior majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations. He is interested in international and comparative law, arbitration, and global court systems. In his free time, Hank can be found napping, playing tennis, or rock-climbing at Lindseth. He can be reached at htg24@cornell.edu
Writer
Paul Kurgan ’27
I am a junior at Cornell University, majoring in Government and Philosophy, and will spend the upcoming academic year abroad at Oxford University studying Politics. My academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of politics, law, and technology, with a particular focus on defense and national security in the Indo-Pacific region. I have gained experience working for both my U.S. senator and local congressman, where I developed a strong interest in foreign affairs policy. You can reach me at pjk239@cornell.edu.
Writer
Vivian Lei ’27
Vivian is a junior majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations with a minor in Information Science. She is interested in the intersection between policy infrastructure and economic development. On campus, she is also involved in Global Cornell Connection and Emerging Markets Institute Club. She can be reached at vl338@cornell.edu.
Writer
Jeffrey Chung ’29
Jeffrey is a freshman studying Classics and Government in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is interested in international relations, comparative politics, and elections, especially in Oceania and Western Europe. On campus, he serves as co-chair of the Electoral Committee of the Cornell Young Democratic Socialists of America and plays with Shimtah. He can be reached at jyc82@cornell.edu
Writer
Zander Sargeant ’28
Writer
Arin Harkawat ’29
Arin is a freshman studying Government and Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is interested in geopolitics, environmental policy, and international law, especially centered around global trade systems. On campus, Arin is involved with the Cornell Political Strategy Group, Undergraduate International Law Review, and Cornell Current. He can be reached at ah2457@cornell.edu.
Writer
Kaitlyn Xia ’28
Kaitlyn is a sophomore double majoring in Government and China and Asia-Pacific Studies. She is interested in global climate policy and China's role in international affairs. On campus, she serves as the VP of Alumni for Global Cornell Connection and a staff writer for The Cornell Daily Sun. She can be reached at kx89@cornell.edu.
Writer
Olivia Kim ’29
Olivia is a freshman interested in studying English and Public Policy. She is also interested in environmental policy and civil rights, and how both are regulated internationally. On campus, she is a member of the Botanical Garden's Learning by Leading Youth Education Team and a member of the Cornell Asian Pacific Americans for Action. Olivia can be reached at onk5@cornell.edu.
Writer
Annelie Chang ’29
Annelie is a freshman majoring in Government in the College of Arts and Sciences and minoring in Public Policy. She is especially interested in Middle Eastern and Asian current events, as well as U.S.–China relations. She also serves as a foreign policy analyst for the Cornell Current Club. Annelie can be reached at aqc4@cornell.edu
Writer
Maxwell Scott ’29
Max is a freshman in CAS intending to double major in Spanish and History, with intended minors in International Relations and Latin American/Caribbean Studies. He is interested in the history of Latin American dictatorships and political instability. Besides the Diplomat, Max is a member of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity and Cornell Club Swimming. Max can be reached at mas932@cornell.edu.