Caren Ensing is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College from Seattle, WA studying Government and Economics. She is interested in the intersection of international affairs, the environment, and human rights, particularly in the context of current U.S.-China relations, AI, and political polarization after studying abroad in Spain in high school and researching social media regulation through the Salvatori Center last year. Outside of the Keck Center, Caren spends her free time competing on the 5C Ski and Snowboard team and loves to backpack, climb, and read.

Kevin Wang is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College with dual majors in Economics and in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). He grew up in Shanghai, China. He is interested in international law, norms, and institutions, especially concerning armed conflict. He was previously an Arthur R. Adams Fellow at the Keck Center, where he researched China’s role in Ukraine. On campus, he is also a research analyst at the Financial Economics Institute, staff writer for the Claremont Journal of Law and Public Policy, and co-founder of the Piano Tuning and Repair Club. He enjoys reading, learning about random trivia, and hot chocolate in his free time.

Nitya Gupta is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College majoring in Economics. As an international student from Goa, India, she is interested in South Asia’s economic development, regional dynamics, and environmental sustainability, with a focus on how technology can drive progress in these areas. On campus, she is a News Editor for The Student Life, a sustainability reporting intern for the Roberts Environmental Center, and a mentor and Marketing Manager for I-Connect. 

Alana Nahabedian