Post Conflict Nation Building in Ukraine

Sherrill “Grace” Curry

Grace is a senior majoring in international affairs with a concentration in foreign policy and global governance and a minor in history. During her time at James Madison University, Grace recently been involved in organizations on campus such as the Madison Historians, and JMU UNICEF, and was the Amplify Director for the University Program Board. Fueled by her love for history, locally and internationally, she has interned at the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail and worked with JMU’s History Department. She currently works at the Museum of Culpeper History in Culpeper, Virginia. Grace’s hopes for her career are to either expand on her museum experience or branch off and work for the government in some capacity. She is not opposed to living and working abroad as well. In a few years, Grace may apply to graduate school to pursue a Master’s Degree in Humanitarian Affairs or Nonprofit work. 

Taylor Nauflett

Taylor Nauflett is a Senior majoring in International Affairs with a concentration in Global Human Development, and she minors in Spanish and African, African American, and Diaspora Studies. At James Madison University, Taylor is actively involved in Delta Phi Epsilon, a professional foreign service society, where she held the positions of Community Outreach Director and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair. Taylor was awarded the Gillespie Fellowship by the Furious Flower Poetry Center, where she conducts poetry workshops at Harrisonburg High School. Outside of JMU, Taylor is an Equity and Inclusion intern at US Sailing and serves as a Youth Development Professional at the Boys & Girls Club. After her time at JMU, Taylor hopes to join the Peace Corps in the Youth Development sector. She aims to use her education and experience abroad to impact marginalized and developing communities positively.

Anabella Rubio

Anabella is a Senior majoring in International Affairs with a concentration in Foreign Policy and Global Governance, as well as a minor in Economics. At James Madison University, Anabella has been actively involved in Student Defenders and Phi Alpha Delta, a professional Pre-Law Fraternity. Anabella has been the Associate Director of Student Defenders for two years and the Publicity Chair for Phi Alpha Delta for one year. She is also involved in Gamma Sigma Sigma, a community service sorority in which she does volunteer work. Anabella also has worked at the Forbes Center of Performing Arts on campus for a year. After graduation, Anabella plans to spend one year working as a paralegal and continuing her education through a Master’s Program.

Alexander Weisman

Alexander Weisman is a Fall 2023 graduate with a B.A. in International Affairs. During his time at JMU, he served as a research assistant and writer for JMU’s student newspaper, The Breeze, where he wrote cultural reviews on local theater, art, and movies. A highlight of his college career was participating in JMU’s Washington Semester program, where he completed courses, worked as a public affairs intern, and explored D.C. Passionate about foreign policy, Alex co-founded JMU’s chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society, which hosted two speaker events during its first semester on campus. He looks forward to returning as an alumni and connecting with future Washington Semester students.