FORDHAM POLITICAL REVIEW

 

Amy Herd (FCRH ’25)

Co-Editor-in-Chief

Amy is a sophomore at Fordham University from Bethlehem, PA. She is pursuing an International Studies and History double major with a Russian minor, and currently serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief at the Fordham Political Review. She is also a member of the Fordham Honors Program and is a Senior Editor at the Fordham Undergraduate Law Review. She is primarily interested in humanitarian law in Eastern Europe, particularly concerning Russia and Ukraine. Amy is on the Pre-Law track and plans to attend law school after graduation.

Contact Amy at aherd@fordham.edu.

 

Jack Moses (FCRH ’23)

Co-Managing Editor

Jack is a senior at Fordham University at Rose Hill from Walpole, Massachusetts. He is seeking a double major in American Studies and Spanish with a concentration in Power, Politics, and Institutions. He currently serves as the Co-Managing Editor of the Fordham Political Review. At Fordham, he is a member of the Rose Hill Honors Program, the Fordham Club, and the Club Tennis Team. Jack is most interested in civil rights and environmental justice.

Contact Jack at jmoses6@fordham.edu.

 

Katie Megerditchian (FCRH ’23)

Co-Managing Editor

Kathryn Megerditchian is a junior at Fordham University from Rockland, NY. She is pursuing a Political Science and Sociology double major and currently serves as the co-Managing Editor on the Fordham Political Review board. Her writing is primarily focused on domestic policy and civil rights. Kathryn is on the Pre-Law track and plans to attend law school post-grad.

Contact Katie at kmegerditchian@fordham.edu.

 

Teagan Angell (FCRH ’24)

Co-Publicity-Editor

Teagan is a junior at Fordham University Rose Hill from the Poconos, Pennsylvania. She is a psychology and political science double-major and is pursuing a minor in peace and justice studies. She is interested in promoting access and education regarding mental health resources, as well as other social justice initiatives like gender equality. She hopes to attend a public interest program at a law school or pursue a master’s degree in public administration. Teagan is also a Resident Assistant, Ram Van driver, and E-Board member of Every Vote Counts.

Contact Teagan at tangell@fordham.edu.

 

Crystal Larios (FCRH ’25)

Co-Publicity-Editor

Crystal is a sophomore at Fordham University from Valley Cottage, NY. She is pursuing a major in Political Science. Her political interests include immigration law and Latin American politics. Crystal is on the Pre-Law track and plans to attend law school in the future.

Contact Crystal at clarios3@fordham.edu.

 

Content Editors

Lauren Redelman (FCRH ’24)

Lauren is a junior at Fordham University from Huntington, New York. She is pursuing a major in Political Science with minors in Economics and Peace and Justice Studies. At Fordham, she is President of the Political Union and Treasurer of She’s the First. She is passionate about women’s issues, education, and foreign policy.

Contact Lauren at lredelman@fordham.edu.

 

Alyssa Sawicki (FCRH ’24)

Alyssa Sawicki is a junior at Fordham University and is from Queens, NY. She is a psychology and political science double major and serves as a content editor on the Political Review. At Fordham she is logistics coordinator of Women’s Empowerment, Vice President of Every Vote Counts and is a copy editor on the FURJ. Alyssa is most interested in mental health policy and prison reform.

Contact Alyssa at asawicki3@fordham.edu.

 

Sarah Shanahan (FCRH ’24)

Sarah is a junior from Hillsborough, NJ, double majoring in Political Science and English with a minor in Environmental Studies. She had the incredible opportunity to intern this summer in London for a small, female-driven environmental consulting start-up, where she got to conduct research projects in her fields of study. At Fordham, she is the secretary of the student-run theatre club the Mimes and Mummers, a member of the B-Sides, and a writer for Mode fashion magazine.

Contact Sarah at sshanahan3@fordham.edu.

 

Danielle Barber (FCRH ’25)

Danielle Barber is a sophomore at Fordham University from Huntington, New York. She is pursuing a Political Science and Spanish double major on the Pre-Law track. She is an active member in various clubs and ensembles on campus, including Fordham Undergraduate Law Review. She is primarily interested in immigration reform and women’s issues.

Contact Danielle at dbarber6@fordham.edu.

 

Alexa Davidson (FCRH ’25)

Alexa Davidson is a sophomore from Hamden, CT. She is a Political Science and Philosophy double major with a minor in Psychology. She participates in Fordham’s Theatrical Outreach Program and the Mimes and Mummers. Additionally, she is very active in the Center for Community Engaged Learning specifically through the Engaged Leaders Fellowship, Urban Plunge, Global Outreach, and as a member of their Student Advisory Board. She is thrilled to be a returning member of the FPR team as a content editor after a great year of staff writing.

Contact Alexa at adavidson17@fordham.edu.

 

Melina Piatti-Chayan (FCRH ’25)

Melina is a sophomore at Fordham University and is originally from Newark, New Jersey. She is studying Political Science with hopes of minoring in Spanish. She is a content editor for the Political Review, a Staff Writer for the Undergraduate Law Review, and a member of the Debate Society. Melina is most interested in constitutional law, immigration, and criminal justice.

Contact Melina at mpiattichayan@fordham.edu.

 

Lauren Walczyk (FCRH ’25)

Lauren is a sophomore at Fordham University living in Ashburn, Virginia. She is currently pursuing Political Science and Cybersecurity and serves as a content editor at the Fordham Political Review. She is also the Vice President of Operations at Fordham Rose Hill USG, a writer, model, and illustrator for Mode also serving as a member of the editing team, and a member of Fordham Pre-Law Society. Lauren intends to attend law school post-grad with a focus in cyber law.

Contact Lauren at lwalczyk@fordham.edu.

 

Allison Schneider (FCRH ’26)

Allison is a freshman at Fordham University from Indianapolis, IN. She is pursuing a Political Science and English double major and currently serves as a Copy Editor at the Fordham Political Review. She is also a member of the Fordham Honors Program and writes for Fordham University’s free speech journal, the paper. She is interested in civil rights law, politics, and the publishing industry. Allison is currently on the Pre-Law track and will likely attend law school after graduation. She also aspires to be a published author.

Contact Allison at aschneider35@fordham.edu.

 

Copy Editors 

Julia Kohut (FCRH ’23)

Julia is a senior at Fordham University, where she is a Political Science major and an American Studies minor. She is originally from New Jersey. Julia is a copy editor for the Fordham Political Review and a member of the Leading Women of Tomorrow and College Democrats. Julia is interested in pursuing law school after completing her undergraduate degree.

Contact Julia at jkohut@fordham.edu.

 

Nicole Kilada (FCRH ’24)

Nicole is a junior at Fordham University from Dix Hill, New York. She is pursuing a double major in History and Spanish Studies with a minor in Biological Sciences. She is a member of the Rose Hill Honors Program and is on a pre-med track. In addition to being a copy editor for the Fordham Political Review, she is also the Chief of Medical Operations of Fordham University EMS and a University Ambassador with the Rose Hill Society. She is primarily interested in civil rights and healthcare reform.

Contact Nicole at nkilada@fordham.edu.

 

Margaret ‘Daisy’ Salchli (FCRH ’24)

Daisy is a junior at Fordham University from Chicago, IL. She is pursuing a Political Science and International Studies double major and a minor in Mandarin. She currently serves as a copy editor for the Fordham Political Review. She is also a member of Fordham University’s orchestra. Daisy is on the pre-law track and plans to attend law school after graduation.

Contact Daisy at msalchli@fordham.edu.

 

Anthony Vu (FCRH ’24)

Anthony is a junior in the Rose Hill Honors Program from Livermore, California. He is pursuing a major in Political Science on the pre-law track and hopes to enter public service as a trial lawyer. He currently serves as the Co-Managing Editor for the Fordham Undergraduate Law Review and as a Peer Review staffer for the Fordham Undergraduate Research Journal. He is passionate about immigration law, currency regulation, and international development.

Contact Anthony at avu9@fordham.edu.

 

Marielle Bianchi (FCRH ’25)

Marielle is a sophomore at Fordham University from New Milford, Connecticut. She is pursuing a Psychology and Political Science double major and currently serves as a Copy Editor at the Fordham Political Review. She is primarily interested in voting rights, social justice, and criminal law.

Contact Marielle at mbianchi10@fordham.edu.

 

Nora Elsetouhi (FCRH ’25)

Nora is a sophomore at Fordham University from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. She is pursuing a major in computer science and is on the FPR team as a copy editor. She is passionate about politics, specifically international affairs, and issues affecting minorities.

Contact Nora at nelsetouhi@fordham.edu.

 

Rose Hayward (FCRH ’25)

Rose Hayward is a sophomore from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She is a Psychology and Political Science double major in the Pre-Law Program. In addition to being a Copy Editor for FPR, she participates in Fordham Women’s Empowerment, Fordham Pre-Law Society, and Fordham PsychClub. Rose is primarily interested in criminal law, social justice, and domestic politics.

Contact Rose at rhayward2@fordham.edu.

 

Yukta Sant (FCRH ’25)

Yukta is a sophomore at Fordham University from New Canaan, CT. She is pursuing a History major and currently serves as a copy editor at the Fordham Political Review. She is also a writer at the Fordham RAM and a member of the club Our Story.

Contact Yukta at ysant@fordham.edu.

 

Natasha Tretter (FCRH ’26)

Natasha is from Allentown, PA, and is a first-year Fordham University Rose Hill student. Natasha currently serves as Copy Editor at the Fordham Political Review. She holds two fellowship roles, Inventory Manager and Account Manager, for Spes Nova and is a staff member for the Fordham Undergraduate Research Journal. She also is an active member of the Diversity Action Coalition Committee within USG, the Center for Community-Engaged Learning, and Campus Ministry. Natasha’s interests include humanitarian aid and social justice.

Contact Natasha at ntretter@fordham.edu.

 

Isabella Valentino (FCRH ’26)

Isabella is a freshman at Fordham University from Meriden, Connecticut. She is currently pursuing a double major in Economics and Political Science and serves as a Copy Editor at the Fordham Political Review. She is deeply interested in international politics and humanitarian rights.

Contact Isabella at ivalentino@fordham.edu.

 

Staff Writers

Melina Bezanis (FCLC ’23)

Melina is a senior at Fordham University from Houston, Texas. She is pursuing a double major in Political Science and Dance while training with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. She is a Staff Writer for the Fordham Political Review, primarily interested in behavioral economics, international human rights law, and post-conflict peace negotiations.

Contact Melina at mbezanis@fordham.edu.

 

John Hogan (GSB ’23)

John is a senior at Fordham University from Wilmington, Delaware. He is pursuing a major in Finance from Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business, and a minor in Political Science. John is also involved in Fordham’s Economics Society and Investment Banking Society. His political interests include U.S. fiscal policy, criminal justice reform, international affairs, and the First Amendment.

Contact John at jhogan42@fordham.edu.

 

Molly Golger (FCRH ’24)

Molly is a Fordham College Rose Hill Junior from Connecticut majoring in both Political Science and Philosophy. Her interests pertain to the intersection of politics and American culture and ethics-based philosophy. Post grad she plans on entering law school or pursuing academia.

Contact Molly at mgolger@fordham.edu.

 

Jade Belliard (FCRH ’25)

Jade Belliard is a sophomore at Fordham University from the Bronx, New York. She is pursuing a major in History and a minor in Political Science. She currently serves as an E-board Member for Fordham’s animal advocacy group: PAUS. Jade is passionate about participating in activism, incorporating social justice within minority communities, and improving the education system (especially the schools in New York City). Furthermore, she plans to attend law school in the future.

Contact Jade at jbelliard1@fordham.edu.

 

Molly Ewing (FCRH ’25)

Molly is a sophomore from Nottingham, New Hampshire double majoring in Political Science and International Studies with plans to attend law school after graduation. She is also involved in United Student Government as a class senator, member of CSM, and Co-Chair of Dean’s Council. Her primary interests are in the areas of NYC politics, domestic politics, international humanitarian issues, and environmental policies.

Contact Molly at mewing6@fordham.edu.

 

Daniel Melia (FCRH ’25)

Daniel Melia is a sophomore from Baltimore, MD. He is pursuing a major in International Political Economy, with minors in Economics and Spanish. He is a member of the executive board for the Humanitarian Student Union, and is an active member of Campus Ministry, Fordham Sports Analytics Society, Business of Sports Society at Fordham, and various clubs within the Fordham Honors Program. He is also a prospective member of the Curran Center for American Catholic Studies Honors Program. He is primarily interested in global and domestic affairs regarding elections and polling, as well as humanitarianism and underprivileged communities.

Contact Daniel at dmelia@fordham.edu.

 

Zachary Bader (FCRH ’26)

Zachary is a freshman at Fordham University from Murrieta, CA. He is majoring in Political Science and is currently serving as a Staff Writer for the Fordham Political Review, as well as a political journalist for RZR News. His interests include domestic affairs, social justice, and political economy. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he hopes to continue his education by studying Constitutional Law.

Contact Zachary at zbader@fordham.edu.

 

Alyssa Geurs (FCRH ’26)

Alyssa is a Fordham University freshman from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She was raised in Spain and is studying Economics and Politics on the Pre-Law track. She is now a Staff Writer for the Fordham Political Review as well as a member of the Social Women Security Network. She is interested in commercial and business law, international relations, and political behavior.

Contact Alyssa at ageurs@fordham.edu.

 

Margaret Wasco (FCRH ’26)

Margaret is a Freshman at Fordham University from Elmhurst, Illinois. She is pursuing a political science and history double major on the pre-law track. She participates in multiple clubs at Fordham surrounding law and human rights, and has worked on a Congressional campaign to advocate for marginalized groups on a national scale. She is passionate about social justice, and is specifically interested in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. After college, Margaret plans to go to law school to pursue a career in legal advocacy.

Contact Margaret at mwasco@fordham.edu.

 

Antoni Zlatanovski (FCRH ’26)

Antoni Zlatanovski is a current freshman at Fordham University and staff writer for the Fordham Political Review. He hails from Lincoln Park, New Jersey and is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and history in addition to a double minor in Orthodox Christian Studies and Peace and Justice studies. He is multilingual and focuses on a wide range of domestic and world affairs. On campus, he is a member of various cultural, political, and community service associations.

Contact Antoni at azlatanovski@fordham.edu.

 

Columnists

Shelby Blevins (FCRH ’24)

Shelby is a transfer student from Oklahoma State University entering her junior year. She is pursuing a Philosophy and Political Science double major on the pre-law track. Besides being a columnist for the Fordham Political Review, Shelby is also a staff writer for the Fordham Undergraduate Law Review. She is involved with the Pre-Law Society and the Philosophical Society. Shelby hopes to enter Fordham’s Ethics and Society Masters program this upcoming fall before applying to law school.

Contact Shelby at sblevins@fordham.edu.

 

Rumsha Aqil (FCRH ’25)

Rumsha is a sophomore at Fordham University College of Rose Hill from Jersey City, NJ. She is pursuing an Economics degree and is a columnist for the Fordham Political Review. She is also a News Editor for The Paper and a member of Fordham University’s Economic Society. She is interested in economic policy and hopes to work in the field of corporate law one day.

Contact Rumsha at raqil@fordham.edu.

 

Jillian Catherine Douglas (FCRH ’25)

Jillian is a Sophomore at Fordham University from Montgomery, AL. She is pursuing a Political Science and African American Studies double major and is currently a columnist for the Fordham Political Review. She is also a part of Social Innovation Collaboratory, where she has taken over a project dedicated to getting young Black and Brown habitual voters within the Bronx. Jillian is on the pre-law track and plans to attend law school after graduation.

Contact Jillian at jdouglas25@fordham.edu.

 

Shirley Omari-Kwarteng (FCLC ’25)

Shirley is a sophomore at Fordham University Lincoln Center and is originally from Toms River, New Jersey. She is majoring in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy. She is a columnist at the Fordham Political Review. She is also a member of the Caribbean and African Student Association, the Pre-Law Society, and a Matteo Ricci Scholar in the 2022-2023 cohort. She is interested in American politics, history and social justice. She is on the pre-law track and hopes to attend law school in the future.

Contact Shirley at somarikwarteng@fordham.edu.

 

Sara Safari (FCRH ’25)

Sara Safari is a sophomore at Fordham University from Holmdel, New Jersey. She is pursuing a Sociology major and a Political Science minor with plans to attend law school upon graduation. Sara currently serves as a Columnist for the Fordham Political Review, a Staff Writer for the Fordham Undergraduate Law Review, and a Junior E-Board Member of the Club Field Hockey Team. Her primary interests are domestic policy and intellectual property law.

Contact Sara at ssafari@fordham.edu.

 

Bianca Thakur (FCRH ’25)

Bianca is a sophomore at Fordham University from Leonia, New Jersey. She is pursuing an Economics degree with plans to attend law school upon graduation. She is a columnist for the Fordham Political Review, a Senior Editor for the Fordham Undergraduate Law Review and a member of Fordham College at Rose Hill Dean’s Council. Bianca is on the pre-law track and plans to attend law school after graduation.

Contact Bianca at bthakur1@fordham.edu.

 

Ginger Bolio (FCRH ’26)

Ginger is a freshman at Fordham University from Leominster, Massachusetts. She is currently undeclared. Her interests range from political philosophy and psychology to constitutional law and international politics.

Contact Ginger at gbolio@fordham.edu.

 

Dakota J. Calcaterra (FCRH ’26)

Dakota is a freshman at Fordham University from Jackson, NJ. He is pursuing a double major in Political Science and History and is currently a columnist with the Political Review. After he completes his undergraduate degree, he hopes to attend a postgraduate institution before becoming active in electoral politics. Dakota’s primary focuses include political trends, geopolitical strategy, and the efficiency of government activity.

Contact Dakota at dcalcaterra@fordham.edu.

 

Claire Krieger (FCRH ’26)

Claire is a freshman at Fordham University Rose Hill originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is currently a journalism major and considering minoring in philosophy. She is interested in domestic policy and issues regarding the environment and human rights. She is also a Digital Media Producer for the newspaper.

Contact Claire at ckrieger2@fordham.edu.

 

Eleanor Smith (FCRH ’26)

Eleanor Smith is a freshman at Fordham University from Saint Paul, MN. She is majoring in American Studies and is also pursuing a minor in music. At Fordham, Eleanor is a part of the Rose Hill Honors Program and is also involved in choir and the jazz orchestra. Eleanor is interested in domestic policy, specifically concerning civil rights.

Contact Eleanor at esmith199@fordham.edu.

 

Faculty Advisor

Professor Nicholas Tampio – Political Science Department, Fordham University

Nicholas Tampio is an Associate Professor of Political Science. He researches the history of political philosophy, contemporary political theory, and education policy. He earned his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University and has taught at Fordham University since 2008. He is the author of Common Core (2018), Deleuze’s Political Vision (2015), and Kantian Courage (2012). http://faculty.fordham.edu/tampio/