CEVIHE’s student staff provides vital support to the work of the Center, including coordinating program logistics, staffing and photographing events, helping with campus outreach, supporting social media communications, and assisting in research.
Nicholas Dohr is a political science and civic studies major with a focus on Latin America. Nick has worked in both the state legislature and the state executive office, focusing on policy and helping constituents as he explores what his future ill look like. In addition, he did research with Tufts CEVIHE Founder Eitan Hersh last summer studying volunteering and civic activism. In his free time, he is one of the executive organizers of TEDxTufts, helping plan, coordinate, and facilitate the yearly conference that his team puts on. He is also a competitive cyclist and will spend his upcoming summer racing in Belgium. Nick also contributes to the Tufts athletic community through his work with Jumbocast commentating sports games and his work with the Tufts Athletics Communications department.
Jack Smart is a junior at Tufts University, double majoring in International Relations with a focus on the Middle East and Arabic Language & Cultural Studies. His academic interests span regional power dynamics, AI’s role in the future of global affairs, and AI law and policy. Outside the classroom, Jack is a photographer — running his own business, Smartflics, and shooting for Tufts Athletics — alongside playing sports like golf, ultimate frisbee, and board games with friends.
Nicole Mousad is a sophomore from Hopkinton, Massachusetts who is studying Political Science and Spanish. She is the Co-Founder and Co-President of Homelessness Outreach and Meal Equity (HOME), which serves local unhoused and low-income communities through group volunteer trips to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries. She serves as Vice President of the Tufts Federalist Society, which hosts debates and panel discussions on pressing political and social issues, bringing in speakers from all sides of the political spectrum. Nicole is also the media director for the Tufts Tribune, a free speech publication dedicated to covering diverse perspectives. As part of her coursework, she is involved in the Tufts Education and Reentry Network (MyTERN), which supports returning citizens through community building, restorative justice, and education. Her interests include art, political philosophy, and theology. In her free time, Nicole enjoys drawing, thrifting, playing card games with friends, and exploring Boston.
Devon Chang is a senior at Tufts University studying Sociology and International Relations, with a focus on globalization. She examines how global forces like migration and technological change continue to reshape societies’ negotiation of pluralism and integration. She sees communication as the critical bridge between complex debates and the publics they affect. Devon is a Communications Assistant and supports the development of CEVIHE’s digital presence. She is also a Section Editor at the Tufts Observer and has served as a Policy Fellow with the Tufts AI Safety Student Association, examining governance frameworks for frontier AI.
Gretta Goorno is a rising senior from Massachusetts majoring in Political Science and History. On campus, she has served as the Executive Opinion Editor and a Managing Editor for the Tufts Daily, helping students, alumni, and residents of Medford and Somerville articulate their beliefs, as well as ensuring journalistic integrity across all departments of the newspaper. Last summer, Gretta served as a Congressional intern in Washington, D.C. for Rhode Island Representative Gabe Amo. She also plays club ice hockey for Tufts and enjoys listening to music and swimming in the Mystic.
Samantha Pokoorny currently serves as a communications assistant for CEVIHE. She is a senior at Tufts University double majoring in Community Health and Clinical Psychology with a minor in Child Studies. For CEVIHE, she photographs conferences, panel discussions and luncheons the Center hosts around Tufts Campus and edits photos to be posted on CEVIHE’s social media pages. Outside of CEVIHE, she takes photos for Student Life, creates photo stories for the Tufts Daily and conducts public health research at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Lucy Morisse-Corsetti is a senior at Tufts University, studying political science and economics with a minor in finance. On campus, she is a member of Tufts Public Opinion Lab, serves on the executive board of Chi Omega, and is a member of Tufts Ethics Bowl. Her research interests include public opinion, gender and partisanship, among others. She currently works as a research assistant for the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education.
Catie Samaan is a senior studying Political Science and Philosophy. At CEVIHE she works on Women’s and Gender Studies curriculum and the EDGE Fellowship. Outside of CEVIHE she is a member and former Philanthropy Chair of ATO, Leader for Tufts Wilderness Orientation, Treasurer of Planned Parenthood Action, Social Chair for Club Ice Hockey, and Volunteer Tutor for Potencia and Hillel Community Action Partners. She is currently interning at Bloomberg on the climate finance team.
Student Staff Alumni
Elle Cutler ’26, Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology with minor in Judaic Studies
Chaanakya Seethala, MALD’26, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Armaan Mathur, MALD’26, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Nicholas Rishi ’26, Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Eastern European Studies
Michael Onysko ’26, Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations