Meet the Team

PeaceTech Authors

Cecilia Cerja

Cecilia Cerja

Cecilia is a senior at JMU, and she is majoring in International Affairs major with a double minor in Communication Studies and Latin and Caribbean Studies at JMU. After graduating she plans to attend graduate school to receive her Masters in Communication. Cecilia will use her leadership positions as the President of the JMU Debate Team and President of the Madison Debate Society to assist her new team as a debate graduate assistant. She one day would like to work in policy making or at a think tank.

Terrence Fagan

Terrence Fagan

Terrence is originally from Littleton, Colorado and is studying International Affairs at JMU. He is an Army Veteran whose experiences have helped him build up skills like organization and leadership His goals are to work for the UN or a NGO to help solve the problem of Food Insecurity.

Myles Fogleman

Myles Fogleman

Myles was raised in Herndon Virginia since birth, and is currently a senior engineer at James Madison University. He is passionate about the future of the planet and hopes to work in a field that helps to make the world a sustainable one. His top choices for future employment are with renewable energy sources or making clean water more readily accessible for all those who need it. In his free time Myles enjoys long boarding, climbing, photography, and spending time with his friends.

Cole Hierholzer

Cole Hierholzer

Raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Cole Hierholzer is an aspiring communications professional currently studying Public Relations at James Madison University, with an aim to expand his communication skills further through pursuing a minor degree in creative writing. He has extensive customer service experience, and hopes to pursue a career that allows him to create friendships that will last a lifetime.

John Lobdell

John Lobdell

John is a senior from Boxford, MA pursuing a degree in Organizational Communication Studies with a minor in Spanish. Through his involvements at the university, John has gained skills in facilitation, leadership development, and public speaking. Through his work as a workshop facilitator, John has learned that his passion lies in helping teams build strong interpersonal relationship to be as effective as possible.

Pechta Sok

Pechta Sok

Pechta was born in Moscow, Russia then moving to Cambodia where eventually she found her way to the United States. Her diverse background sparked an interest in international affairs and economics. She currently is president of JMU Amnesty International, which has provided her the opportunity to work and intern with the United Nations Population Fund and Amnesty International. Her future plans include working for the UN and eventually starting an NGO designed to assist migrants and refugees.