Eve holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Studies from the University of Chicago. An experienced science educator, she has a background in environmental education, curriculum design, and community engagement. In addition to teaching in the United States, she has trained teachers in Uganda, studied small-scale fisheries in Madagascar, and developed a strategic implementation plan on … Continued
Bridget Thuli holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Global Studies from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Her academic and professional experience spans human rights and justice, cultural studies, inclusive policy advocacy, and informal education across multiple countries. Bridget is particularly interested in how formal primary education curricula can support reconciliation after conflict and … Continued
Madeline Peterson carried out a Bachelor in English, Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin. After completing her degree, she spent three years in Spain working as an international programs administrator and as an English teacher, adapting her lessons to students of all ages and levels. Her research interests encompass postsecondary and higher education … Continued
Marissa Ibarra carried out a Bachelor in Political Science and Global Studies at the Arizona State University. After completing her degree, she spent some time working as an English language teacher at primary and secondary schools in Spain, developing innovative techniques of learning. Apart from English, he has a good command of Spanish and German. … Continued
Internship Placement: CHEPS
Master Thesis: Youth Online and their Community’s Preparedness to Protect Them: Mapping Youth Online Social Norms and Community Risk Preparedness for Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children (OSEAC) cases in the Philippines Internship Placement: Kiron
Master Thesis: English, language policies, and their roles in Russophone identity formation in Estonia Internship Placement: UNESCO – Education Sector
Jacqueline Howell is currently working as a Project Support Consultant for the Integration and Migrant Training Unit of the International Organization for Migration (IOM - UN Migration Agency). She began her role within IOM as an intern during her time as a GLOBED Master's student in 2021. Before GLOBED, Jackie earned a Bachelor's degree in … Continued
Lainie Keper is a Research, Policy, and Advocacy Coordinator for Education International (EI), the Global Union Federation that brings together 383 organisations of teachers and other education employees from across the world, representing over 32.5 million teachers. In particular, Lainie coordinates EI's international work related to LGBT+ rights, Indigenous Peoples' rights, gender equity, climate change education, and teacher well-being. She is … Continued
Master Thesis: Framing a ‘Global Education Crisis’: International Organization education policy responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic Internship Placement: UNESCO - Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL)
Master Thesis: Political Participation Through Facebook Groups. An Examination of the Political Behavior of Facebook Group Members Internship Placement: OECD
Master Thesis: From Policy to Practice: Perceptions of Effective Teaching in Ethiopia. A Qualitative Study of Public and Private Primary Schools in Addis Ababa Internship Placement: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA)
Master Thesis: Private Development Assistance within the UNRWA Context. The Composition and Funding Preferences of UNRWA’s Private Partners from 2009 to 2017 Internship Placement: UNRWA Jordan
Master Thesis: Living to Learn: Consumption Value Theory and Higher Education in Cuba Internship Placement: Council on International Ed. Exchange
Désirée Acholla has spent nearly 15 years in the international development sector. Her global education experiences began when she ran a low-fee private school in Burundi. She has since contributed to research on the role of teachers in Rwandan peacebuilding, conducted research on education financing in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana, and published a background paper … Continued
Master Thesis: Beyond Contemplative Education in Argentina: Intentions, drivers and ethical reflections. Internship Placement: UNESCO IIPE Buenos Aires
