I am the leadership developer for the University of Leeds. I am passionate about learning and ways in which we can all bring more of our true selves to work. I am keen to open dialogues about how leadership can be both effective and human in the 21st Century. My influences include a quote I learnt whilst studying to be a teacher at university "there is no liberating influence than the knowledge that things have not always been as they are and need not remain so." (Simon. B.) So, you can see that as leaders of the future Laidlaw Scholars can bring about positive and lasting change - and how great that is! My qualifications include: BEd Hons,, MSc, CIPD Dip, ILM L5 Coaching & Mentoring, PG Cert Counselling, FHEA. I am accredited to run Quintax personality profile, PPA, TMSDI Team Profile, EQi 2.0 Emotional Intelligence.
Hello! I've directed the Laidlaw Scholars Program at Brown University since 2023. I care deeply about lifting up the next generation of leaders, change-makers, and engaged scholars to create a more just and equitable world. My PhD is in U.S. History and Gender Studies with a focus on families, childhood and youth. Send me a message if you'd like to connect!
My Clifton Strengths are: Achiever, Relator, Strategic, Learner, Individualization
I am the Programme Manager at LSELife dedicated to providing personal and professional development opportunities and programmes to our students at LSE.
Hello! My name is Alexis and I am an undergraduate at Georgetown University. I'm majoring in international political economy, minoring in women's and gender studies, and pursuing a certificate in diplomatic studies. In the past, I have conducted research on the concept of moral courage and I am currently researching eldercare in East Asia through the Laidlaw Programme.
In my free time, I like to cook, bake, and sew. I also really enjoy rock climbing, skiing, and going on hikes. One of my dreams is to visit the Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks. If you ever want to chat, please feel free to reach out!
Hello, my name is Omar Sbaih, and I am a rising junior in the College of Arts and Sciences. I am majoring in neurobiology with a minor in philosophy and cognitive science. As a Laidlaw Scholar, I am eager to engage with and learn from my fellow scholars, embracing the opportunity to collaborate and share knowledge. I believe that the exchange of ideas and perspectives is vital in expanding our understanding of the world. By actively participating in this community, I hope to gain insights from diverse academic backgrounds and contribute my own unique insights to the collective learning experience.
With access to such a profoundly diverse network, I am driven to explore the underlying principles of human cognition and consciousness through the lens of many different disciplines. I am particularly interested in investigating the ethical implications and societal impact of advancements in neuroscience, particularly the advancement of new pharmacological treatments for cognitive impairments.
Hello! My name is Alex Zuehlke and I'm a rising junior at Georgetown University. I am majoring in Economics with a minor in Tech, Ethics, and Society. I'm originally from Madison, Wisconsin!
Last summer, I researched the health insurance literacy of college students---looking further into how students' knowledge of the US health insurance system affects their ability to access adequate and timely healthcare.
Outside of Laidlaw, I love to draw, go on walks, and explore D.C.'s coffee scene. I can't wait to read all about other research topics and connect with you all. I would love to chat about research and I'm always open to a good coffee shop recommendation.
Hello! My name is Maggie Lehman and I'm a senior at Georgetown University. I am an International Politics major in the School of Foreign Service and I am originally from Boston, MA.
Last summer, I researched the intersectionality of feminism and grassroots peacebuilding in Israel/Palestine. I explored the impacts of the inclusion of women in peacebuilding (or the lack thereof) and the importance of including women in these spaces.
This summer, I was in Amman, Jordan, working with Reclaim Childhood, an NGO that empowers girls and women through sport. At RC, I worked in the office and learned how an NGO functions. In the evenings, I had the chance to go to RC's flagship programming, sports camp, and work on the field with the coaches and girls.
I look forward to connecting with you all -- please don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to chat!
Hi! My name is Laura Montgomery, and I am a rising third year student from Ann Arbor, Michigan, attending Georgetown University. Currently, I am planning to major in Mathematics and to double-minor in Women and Gender Studies and French.
My research project is Coding Gender: Exploring the Presence of Gender Stereotyping in ChatGPT. With its release in November 2022, ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, causing many to speculate that this AI program’s capability will significantly impact not only America’s technological field, but also the functioning of America and its education system. My research will analyze ChatGPT through a gendered lens, examining the language of its generated responses and comparing its gender-biased levels to other AI technology. My investigation will primarily focus on ChatGPT’s language translation service and how it responds to transcribing gender-neutral English sentences into gendered languages.
When I'm not studying/working, I like to read, thrift, or take long walks and explore DC!
I am super excited about participating in this program and undergoing research! Please do not hesitate to reach out, and I look forward to meeting all of you. Hoya Saxa!
Dung Tran is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, majoring in International Politics with a concentration on foreign policy and international relations and a minor in government. He is a Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts, and interned at the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is involved with the Laidlaw Scholars programme, the Georgetown Social Innovation and Public Service Fund, and the Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues. A native of Hanoi, Vietnam, and growing up in New York City and Kuala Lumpur, Dung is passionate about the interdisciplinary human sciences and international relations, aspiring to pursue a career in the diplomatic service of his home country. His Laidlaw Scholars project examined the sui generis of Vietnamese Buddhism and its impacts on the development of contemporary Vietnamese shared identity.
Junior in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University, majoring in Biology of Global Health with a minor in Music.
Hi, I’m Camden, a rising sophomore at Georgetown, studying Government and Computer Science. This summer I’ll be looking at digital circulations of race and culture. The project will investigate the ways that the power to express is conditionalized, tangled, and performed across communities and identities. From this, I'll work through two main questions: How does surveillance reproduce colonial relationships? What does it mean to be seen?
On a personal level, I’m really excited to work on my own individual research for the first time. Getting to build whole networks on my own in the US and the UK has been and will continue to be a really engaging challenge. I’m grateful for all the support I’ve received so far, and I’m looking forward to meeting new people across the Laidlaw community. Please feel free to reach out and connect!
Hi! I am a 4th year undergraduate scholar at Trinity College Dublin studying Global Business, and I am currently on my study abroad in ESCP Paris. My research project centres on the importance of female leaders from ethnic minorities in the business C-suite & the necessity for better racial and gender diversity on executive boards worldwide. I’m really looking forward to meeting new people and experiencing new things on this journey!
Lauren Tuckley is the Director of the Center for Research and Fellowships at Georgetown University.
Dr. Tuckley is dedicated to designing, developing, and administering transformative co-curricular research programs and mentoring Georgetown University students and young alumni competing for national and international fellowships.
In 2023, she received her Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric at George Mason University. Her research focuses on genre theory, occluded academic genres, and the rhetorical pedagogy of the personal statement.
In 2016, she was the recipient of a Fulbright International Education Administrators award to Korea. And in 2017, she was a recipient of Georgetown University’s President’s Excellence Award.
