Hannah Balikci

Co-Publisher

Hannah is an MPP student interested in forced migration, humanitarian aid, and emergency response programs. Hannah also serves as the producer of the Pearson Institute’s Root of Conflict podcast and career chair of the International Development Policy Association (IDPA). Prior to her studies at the University of Chicago, Hannah worked at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as a project manager. She was responsible for strategic planning and content production, developing emergency fundraising campaigns.

Hannah completed her B.A. in Economics and Modern Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of the Women’s Rowing team. Her favorite podcasts include Throughline, The Big Picture, and Today, Explained.

Kristan Wong Karinen

Co-Publisher

Kristan is a second year MPP student specializing in labor policy. She previously served as UC3P’s Operations Manager and supported Meet Your Alderman with editing and research. Prior to coming to Harris, she worked as a Communications and Administrative Specialist for labor unions in the Bay Area, CA, as an educator in the U.S. and France, and as a data specialist for UChicago Impact – STEP. She has a B.A. in French from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a B.S. in Public Policy from Oregon State University.

Kristan enjoys taking road trips with her husband and playing with her two cats, Odin and Oliver. Her current favorite podcasts are If Books Could Kill and National Park After Dark.

Charlie Lowe

Executive Publisher

Charlie Lowe is a 3rd year dual degree MPP/MBA student originally from North Carolina. He has been in UC3P leadership since 2021 and has overseen the launch of five new podcasts. Before joining the UChicago community, Charlie worked in Washington DC in the health tech space and before that he served in the Peace Corps in Kosovo, where he taught English.

Hugo He

Lead Editor

Hugo is a first-year Master of Public Policy candidate with interests in environmental policy and data analysis. He also serves as the editor and producer for the From the Ground Up podcast. Before coming to Harris, he studied at the University of Michigan and got a B.S. in Environmental Studies. During his free time, Hugo enjoys music, climbing, and engaging in community services.

Danielle Rosenthal

Lead Producer

Danielle is a first year MSCAPP student with interests in data science, machine learning, and international relations. Before coming to Harris, Danielle worked as a data scientist and consultant in Washington DC, helping her clients leverage analytics and machine learning solutions to accomplish their management and policy goals. She has a B.A. in Economics and International Affairs from The George Washington University. 

When she isn’t working on programming assignments or statistics in the Keller Center, Danielle can be found training for her next half marathon, baking something delicious, or listening to one of her favorite podcasts: Normal Gossip and No Such Thing as a Fish.

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Nellie Hughes

Treasurer

Nellie is a first year MPP student interested in poverty, war, and social inequality in the international community. She also serves on the Fundraising Committee for Harris Student Government. Before coming to Harris, Nellie completed her B.S. in Statistics from Utah Valley University where she served as the president of the Women of UVU student organization. 

In her free time, Nellie enjoys reading, playing video games with her brothers, and watching horror movies. Currently, her favorite podcasts are Parks and Recollection, Necronomipod, and Radio Rental.